New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Gold may have regained ground after a recent correction, but Tata Mutual Fund is advising investors to avoid chasing short-term moves in precious metals. Its August 2026 house view remains "bullish in the long term", with a preference for "staggered investment" rather than lump-sum buying.

For investors looking to add precious metals to their portfolios, Tata MF prefers gold as the core allocation, while silver can complement it because of its industrial-demand potential.

The study shows gold holding up better than silver in July 2026. International gold gained 0.95%, while domestic gold declined 0.72%. International silver fell 1.71%, while domestic silver declined 4.34% during the month.

On a year-to-date basis,...