New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- With Diwali 2026 and Samvat 2083 approaching, investors looking to add gold to their portfolios have multiple options beyond buying physical gold jewellery or coins.

Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) are two exchange-traded alternatives that allow investors to gain exposure to physical gold without having to store it themselves. However, the two instruments differ in how they are structured, traded, and redeemed.

So, how do Gold ETFs and NSE Gold EGRs differ, and which option should investors consider this Diwali? Here's what experts suggest.

A Gold ETF represents an investor's ownership of units in a mutual fund scheme that tracks domestic gold prices and is backed by physical ...