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SGBs for Students: Start Your Investment Journey

Learn investing early with small, safe gold investments

College is the perfect time to start investing - you have time on your side, the most powerful factor in wealth building. But with limited money and lots of unknowns, where do you start?

Sovereign Gold Bonds are ideal for students: you can start with just 1 gram (around Rs. 6,000), they're completely safe (government-backed), and the 8-year holding period teaches you the power of long-term investing.

Common Challenges

Very limited money to invest
No investment knowledge or experience
Fear of losing hard-earned money
Don't know where to start
Want to learn investing practically
Overwhelmed by complex investment options

How SGB Helps

Start with just 1 gram (~Rs. 6,000)
Government backed - safest way to learn investing
Simple to understand - just digital gold
2.5% interest - see your investment grow
8-year term teaches patience and long-term thinking
No complex decisions to make
Builds investment habit early

Recommended SGBs for College Students

#	Symbol	Price	Discount	Yield	Maturity
1	SGBFEB32IV	₹17,812	-11.04%	-1.53%	Feb 2032

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Investment Tips for Students

1Start with money you won't need - even Rs. 5,000-10,000
2Use money from gifts, part-time work, or pocket money savings
3Buy SGBs trading at high discount for maximum learning
4Track your SGB on SGB Analyzer to understand price movements
5Read about gold markets - practical financial education
6Graduate to diversified investing once you start earning
7Don't touch it - let it teach you patience

Important Warnings

Don't invest money you need for education expenses
This is for learning, not for quick money
You need a demat account (minor can open with guardian)
8 years is long - invest only if you're committed

Calculate Your SGB Returns

Use our calculator to estimate your potential returns based on investment amount and holding period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Minimum is 1 gram, approximately Rs. 5,500-6,500 depending on which SGB you buy. That's the cost of a few movie outings or a pair of branded shoes - but this grows over time.

Yes, a minor can invest in SGB with a guardian's involvement. The demat account is opened in the minor's name with a guardian. Once you turn 18, full control transfers to you.

Both are good first investments. SGB is simpler (just gold) and has government guarantee. Mutual funds offer potentially higher returns but with more risk. Consider SGB for your first Rs. 10,000, then explore mutual funds.

You can sell SGB on stock exchange anytime after listing. Or exit via RBI after 5 years. You're not completely locked in, though best returns come from holding long-term.

Time is your biggest advantage. Rs. 6,000 invested today at age 20 will likely be worth significantly more by age 28, with interest earned along the way. The habit of investing early is even more valuable than the amount.

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