Gold is probably one of the most controversial and perplexing asset classes. Some well-known investors like Warren Buffett call it useless while other investors take the middle path and recommend small allocations. As for investors, they often struggle to think about it in a portfolio construct. So we caught up with Chirag Mehta, senior fund manager at Quantum Asset Management who also manages the Quantum Gold Fund.

In this conversation, Chirag talks about:

His journey into the markets
His perspective of what happened in the markets last year
What moves gold prices
Why do Indians love gold so much?
Historical performance of gold in India vs equities and bonds
Pros and cons of various gold options like physical gold, gold ETFs, Sovereign Gold Bonds, Gold Mutual Funds etc
What roles gold plays in a portfolio
How much to invest in gold
His thoughts on some popular arguments against investing gold
Central banks actions and their impact on gold going forward
How do Indian gold ETFs and Mutual Funds manage their gold, where do they store it, safety measures etc
Things to keep in mind when picking gold funds
His personal investment philosophy
Some unique stories from his career
Some reading recommendations

You can explore gold mutual funds on Coin and gold ETFs on Kite.

If you have any questions about investing in gold, you can post your queries here and we'll answer them.

Disclaimer: Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read all scheme related documents carefully before investing. This show is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation to invest. Please consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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