New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- For many investors and families planning their Dhanteras purchases, this is a common question. Waiting for the prices to fall may seem sensible for many. But how do you know when the prices are actually likely to come down? The right approach depends on why you're buying in the first place. A person purchasing jewellery or coins for Dhanteras may have a different objective than an investor looking to add precious metals to their portfolio.

Let's understand the right strategy to buy gold and silver, which can help you make better timing decisions.

When you check the gold rate today, you're actually looking at a reference point in the market. The actual amount you pay for physical gold can be higher because making ch...