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High Net Worth Individuals

SGB Investment Strategies for High Net Worth Individuals

Optimize gold allocation in your wealth portfolio

For High Net Worth Individuals, Sovereign Gold Bonds offer unique advantages: tax-free maturity gains, no counterparty risk, and significant interest income on large holdings.

This guide covers optimal allocation strategies, tax planning, and how to structure large SGB investments for maximum efficiency.

Common Challenges

Finding tax-efficient investment options
Diversifying large portfolios
Managing concentration risk
Estate planning considerations
Optimizing returns on idle capital

How SGB Helps

Tax-free maturity - significant savings on large investments
2.5% interest on ₹1 Cr+ = ₹2.5 lakh+ annually
Sovereign guarantee - no counterparty risk
Gold diversification without storage hassles
Can be included in estate planning
Secondary market allows strategic entry at discounts

Recommended SGBs for High Net Worth Individuals

#	Symbol	Price	Discount	Yield	Maturity
1	SGBFEB32IV	₹17,812	-11.04%	-1.53%	Feb 2032
2	SGBDEC26	₹17,044	-11.53%	-11.49%	Dec 2026
3	SGBFEB27	₹18,284	-19.30%	-16.04%	Feb 2027

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Investment Tips for High Net Worth

1Maximum holding: 4 kg per individual per financial year (primary)
2No limit on secondary market purchases
3Spread across multiple series for maturity laddering
4Use discounted SGBs for better entry
5Consider family members' limits for larger allocation
6Time purchases when discounts are historically high
7Document all purchases for capital gains tracking

Important Warnings

Interest income adds to taxable income
Large secondary market purchases may impact prices
Liquidity constraints for very large positions
4 kg annual limit in primary market

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Frequently Asked Questions

In primary issues: 4 kg per financial year per individual. In secondary market: no limit. For larger allocations, you can use family members' limits (spouse, children, HUF).

Wealth managers typically recommend 5-15% in gold for diversification. For a ₹10 Cr portfolio, this means ₹50 lakh to ₹1.5 Cr in gold/SGB.

Generally yes, due to tax-free maturity and zero expense ratio. However, gold ETFs offer better liquidity for very large positions. Consider splitting between both.

Yes, gold typically moves inversely to equity in crisis periods. SGBs provide effective portfolio hedging while earning 2.5% interest during holding period.

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