Commodity Investment
Gold, silver, crude — which way to buy?
Physical gold has making charges. ETFs have expense ratios. SGBs are paused. Futures need margin. PortoAI compares every option and helps you pick the right one.
The problem
Every Google search gives a different answer
Physical gold has making charges and storage headaches. Gold ETFs have expense ratios but trade like stocks. SGBs give 2.5% interest but new issuances are paused since 2024. Digital Gold starts at ₹100 but you're not sure about purity. MCX futures give leverage but need margin money. Every option has fine print — and every article recommends a different one.
This is for you if
- You want to add gold to your portfolio but don't know which format
- You're confused between SGBs, Gold ETFs, and Digital Gold
- You want to understand MCX lot sizes and margin requirements
- You're looking at silver or crude oil but don't know where to start
What you can do
Compare everything. Pick what fits.
PortoAI knows every way to invest in commodities in India — and helps you compare based on your needs.
Format comparison
Physical vs ETF vs SGB vs Digital Gold vs MCX futures — side by side with costs, lock-in, tax treatment, and minimum investment. For your situation, not in general.
MCX lot sizes and margins
Gold regular (100g), mini (10g), guinea (8g). Silver regular (30kg), mini (5kg), micro (1kg). Crude 100 bbl vs mini 10 bbl. All lot sizes and approximate margins in one question.
SGB secondary market
New SGB issuances are paused, but existing bonds trade on NSE/BSE. PortoAI explains how to buy on the secondary market and what premiums/discounts to expect.
Portfolio allocation context
How much of your portfolio should be in commodities? PortoAI shows your current allocation and what adding gold or silver would do to your diversification.
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Questions you can ask
“Compare Gold ETF vs SGB vs Digital Gold”
“What's the lot size for gold mini on MCX?”
“How do I buy SGBs on the secondary market?”
“Should I add gold to my portfolio? I have 0% commodity exposure.”
“What's the current silver price?”
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