Gold prices have seen a consistent surge this year. From the beginning of 2025 until now, i.e., August, gold has already appreciated by approximately 31 percent. This rise has been fueled by a weakening US dollar, global tariff uncertainties, and investors' increasing interest in safe-haven assets. Experts say that in an uncertain environment, investors consider gold a safe option, and this is why its demand is surging.
Gold and Silver Prices on COMEX
On Monday, the gold rate on COMEX saw a slight decline, decreasing by 0.12 percent to $3430.60 per ounce. Meanwhile, the price of silver saw a slight increase of 0.07 percent, reaching $37.85 per ounce. On the other hand, the price of copper increased by 0.17 percent to $4.39. However, platinum and palladium saw declines, closing at $1327.30 and $1183, respectively.
Increase in SPDR Gold Trust Holdings
Holdings in SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold-backed ETF, have also increased. On Monday, its holdings were 954.80 tonnes, which increased by 0.12 percent to 955.94 tonnes on Tuesday. This figure indicates that global investors' confidence in gold is continuously increasing.
Gold Price Increases by 1,200 Percent in 20 Years
If we talk about the long term, gold has given excellent returns to investors. In 2005, the price of gold was approximately ₹7,638 per 10 grams, which has crossed the ₹1,00,000 mark in 2025. This means it has shown a b gain of about 1,200 percent in 20 years. Out of these, there have been 16 years when gold prices have only increased.
Gold Becomes Top Performing Asset in 2025
Looking at the performance so far in 2025, gold has become one of the top-performing asset classes this year. From the beginning of the year until now, gold has given a return of up to 31 percent, which has been quite attractive for investors. Experts believe that due to Trump's tariff policies and trade uncertainties between the US and China, the demand and price of gold may continue to rise.
If we talk about India, gold prices have also increased rapidly in the country. There is a slight difference in different cities, but in most metro cities, the price of 24-carat gold is above ₹62,000 per 10 grams, while the price of 22-carat gold is running between ₹57,000 and ₹58,000. With the festive season approaching, demand is likely to increase further.
Silver Also Shows Strength, Continues to Remain at High Levels
Along with gold, silver prices have also remained b. For the past three weeks, silver has remained above the level of ₹1 lakh per kilogram. Experts believe that this strength in silver prices is due to industrial demand and investor sentiment.
Silver Gives a Growth of 669 Percent in 20 Years
In 2005, the price of silver was around ₹13,000 to ₹14,000 per kg, while today its price has reached above ₹1 lakh. This means that in the last 20 years, it has registered a growth of about 668.84 percent. This figure shows that silver has also given b profits to investors in the long term compared to gold.
In India, the demand for gold and silver traditionally increases during the festive season, such as Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali. Due to this, traders expect that the prices of both metals will see a further increase in the next two months. Market analysts say that if there are no major changes in the dollar and interest rates, this momentum may continue.
Investors' Growing Confidence in Gold
In the current economic environment, investors are seeing gold as a safe haven to avoid volatile stock markets and inflation. Due to this, there has been an increase in gold purchases from individual investments as well as from central banks and ETFs.
These days, the trend of digital gold is also increasing among investors. Instead of physical gold, investors are now investing money in gold through gold bonds, ETFs, and online platforms. This has made gold more accessible and its trading has also become faster.
