Growth or Preservation of Wealth? An Examination of Indian Mutual Funds and Gold Investments Based on Factors

Author : TWINKLE

Abstract :The following paper reviews the characteristics, advantages, and risks associated with gold and mutual funds’ investments. This paper tries to guide investors seeking portfolio diversification through a comparison of investor profiles. Analysis in this paper may guide investors in taking informed decisions.

Keywords :Gold Investment; Mutual Funds, Portfolio Diversification, Risk-Return Analysis, Behavioral Finance, Investment Decision-Making, Indian Retail Investors, Systematic Investment Plan (SIP).

Conference Name :International Conference on Information and Education Innovations (ICIEI-25)

Conference Place Mysore,India

Conference Date 30th Nov 2025