Commodities
Gold, silver, crude — with the same AI
Research commodities on MCX, compare Gold ETFs vs SGBs vs Digital Gold, check lot sizes and margins — all in one conversation. The same AI that analyzes your equity portfolio.
Commodity trading involves risk · Not SEBI investment advice · Verify before acting
You want to add gold to your portfolio. Simple enough. Except — physical gold has making charges and storage headaches. Gold ETFs have expense ratios. SGBs had great returns but new issuances are paused. Digital Gold sounds convenient but you're not sure about purity guarantees. MCX futures need margin money you might not have.
Too many ways to buy gold. Every one has fine print.
And that's just gold. Silver, crude, and base metals each have their own set of contracts, lot sizes, and alternatives.
What if one question could compare all the ways to buy gold — with the trade-offs laid out clearly?
MCX coverage
Every major commodity. Every contract size.
Precious metals
- Gold — Regular (100g), Mini (10g), Guinea (8g)
- Silver — Regular (30kg), Mini (5kg), Micro (1kg)
MCX lot sizes. Margins vary by contract.
Energy
- Crude Oil — Regular (100 bbl), Mini (10 bbl)
- Natural Gas — 1,250 mmBtu
Track global crude alongside Indian market impact.
Base metals
- Copper, Zinc, Aluminium
- Nickel, Lead
Industrial metals on MCX. Lot sizes and margins in one question.
Beyond futures
Four ways to own gold — each with different trade-offs
Gold/Silver ETFs
Trade on NSE like a stock. No storage, no making charges. Expense ratio ~0.5%.
Sovereign Gold Bonds
Government-backed, 2.5% annual interest. But new issuances paused since 2024. Secondary market still active.
Digital Gold
Buy from ₹100. Stored in vaults. No lock-in. Available through apps — PortoAI can explain the options.
MCX Futures
Leveraged exposure. Requires margin account. Higher risk, higher potential. PortoAI shows lot sizes and margin requirements.
Ask and compare — in plain language
“Compare Gold ETF vs SGB vs Digital Gold”
Gold investment options compared:
Gold ETF: Trade anytime on NSE · Expense ~0.5% · No lock-in · Min ~₹5,000
SGB: 2.5% annual interest · Tax-free at maturity · 8-year tenure · New issues paused
Digital Gold: Buy from ₹100 · No lock-in · Stored in vaults · Purity 24K
For tax efficiency and long-term holding, SGBs on secondary market are still attractive. For liquidity and small amounts, Digital Gold or ETFs work better.
Ask PortoAI to compare any commodity investment options. One question, all the trade-offs.
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Commodities alongside your equity portfolio
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Commodity trading FAQ
Exchanges, orders, SGBs, and minimum investments.
Which exchanges are supported?
Can PortoAI place commodity orders?
Are Sovereign Gold Bonds still available?
What's the minimum investment for Digital Gold?
Too many ways to buy gold. One conversation to compare them.
MCX futures, ETFs, SGBs, Digital Gold — ask PortoAI which one fits your situation.
No tips · No auto-trading · You confirm every order