Why should you invest in gold?

Gold has been considered as a symbol of wealth and prosperity has held a place of pride as a precious metal in most religions and races! In India, whether it is Diwali or marriage or any festive occasion, Gold has been important part of that occasion.

For the shrewd investor, apart from being an element of beauty, today gold is treasured more as a commodity and an excellent investment. According to the World Gold Council, the biggest source of growth in demand for gold has been investment. Investment demand rose by 248 per cent on year-on-year basis during the first quarter of 2009.

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