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

  • Authors

    • Ms. Twinkle Ms TwinkleResearch Scholar, Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, India
    • Dr. Nazim Sha S Dr. Nazim Sha S Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu,India, 603202
    https://doi.org/10.14419/nra9cs72

    Received date: June 19, 2025

    Accepted date: July 16, 2025

    Published date: July 20, 2025

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

  • Abstract

    The following paper reviews the characteristics, advantages, and risks associated with gold ‎and mutual fund investments. This paper tries to guide investors seeking portfolio ‎diversification through a comparison of investor profiles. The analysis in this paper may guide ‎investors in making informed decisions‎.

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    Twinkle , M. ., & S , D. N. S. . (2025). Growth or Preservation of Wealth? An Examination of IndianMutual ‎Funds and Gold Investments Based on Factors. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(3), 174-179. https://doi.org/10.14419/nra9cs72