Unsure about Gold ETFs?

[Abhi]

I find myself weighing the merits of Nifty Gold BeES versus Tata Gold ETF, and I'm feeling a bit unsure. How can I compare their costs, liquidity, and long-term suitability for my goals without getting confused by technical terms?

[Siddarth]

Nippon Gold BeES is a top choice due to its high liquidity, making buying and selling quick, though it comes with slightly higher fees of about 0.8%. On the flip side, Tata Gold ETF is much cheaper at 0.38%, but it’s less active.

My rule of thumb? If you think you might need to trade occasionally, go with Nippon for the liquidity. If you’re planning to just "set it and forget it" for 5 or more years, Tata is the better deal. Just do a quick check on the price versus NAV before you hit buy.