Gold has historically served as a hedge against inflation and economic distress, offering returns and mitigating risks when included in portfolios. While physical gold has drawbacks like storage risks and purity concerns, Sovereign Gold Bonds and Gold ETFs present viable alternatives with added benefits, including liquidity and lower costs.
Midcap, small cap outperform large caps on margins amid rising input costs
Large-cap firms saw operating margins contract significantly year-on-year. Mid- and small-cap companies experienced lesser margin contractions amid rising costs. These smaller firms also achieved higher