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1. Company Profile:

Triumph Investments was set up on 8th July 2002 with a vision to
be the most respected company in the financial services arena.
Triumph Investments is a business associate for Kotak Securities in
Mysore. We focus on customer-first-attitude, ethical and
transparent business practices, respect for professionalism,
research-based value investing and implementation of cutting-
edge technology.

Triumph Investments is a one-stop financial services shop. Our
offerings range from Equities and derivatives trading,
Commodities trading, Portfolio Management Services, Mutual
Funds, Life Insurance, Non -Life Insurance, Fixed deposits, GoId
Bonds and other Asset products.

The promoters of Triumph Investments believe in being a leader
in the market, not a follower, and constantly give the best
possible products & services in a personalized fashion. We have
utilized our experience and expertise to grow from strength to
strength and go mile to mile to better our services, to provide
new ones, to innovate and to diversify. With the experience of
years of financial servicing behind us and years of complete
expertise in the industry to look forward to, we wish to build a
reputation as most sought integrated financial services provider,
offering a wide spectrum of services and we have started this
journey by taking the route of quality service.

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Direct Equities: Equities are one of the most rewarding but also
one of the most challenging and risky types of investing.
Investments in equities promise higher rates of return over the
long term. Equity investments even give a high level of liquidity.

Derivatives: Derivatives are financial securities whose value is
derived from another "underlying" financial security. Derivatives
can be used as hedging, protecting against financial risk, or can be
used to speculate on the movement of commodity or security
prices, interest rates or the levels of financial indices.

Commodity Trading: Commodities are physical assets such as
precious metals, base metals, crude oil etc. and food including
wheat, pepper, potatoes, etc. Commodity trading helps as a
hedge against inflation. Speculators may see tremendous
opportunity in commodity markets. The futures markets have
been the traditional vehicles for participating in the commodities
markets.

Demat Accounts: Demat Account is required if one wants to trade
in shares. Nowadays, practically all trades have to be settled in
dematerialised form. In a Demat Account the stocks of investors
are held in electronic form. The DP will provide you with periodic
statements of holdings and transactions.

Mutual Fund: Mutual funds are essentially medium to long-term
investment option. Mutual funds allow investors to indirectly take
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position in the equity market or the debt market. These are
comparatively less risky than investment in direct equities.

Life Insurance: Life insurance form an important part of your
personal safety net, especially if you have financial dependents.
Insurance is desired to safeguard oneself and one's family against
possible losses on account of risks and perils. Insurance
companies collect premiums to provide for this protection.

Non Life Insurance: Non Life Insurance is mainly concerned with
protecting the policyholder from loss or damage caused by
specific risks. Examples include Property / Casualty Insurance,
Health / Disability Insurance Business / Commercial Insurance.

Portfolio Management Service: Managing investments are a
serious business. It can be a time-consuming task, because it
requires intelligent planning, continuous monitoring and periodic
adjustments. And it can be challenging, because it requires expert
knowledge and experience. If one doesnt have the time or
expertise to select collective investments for his portfolio, he can
use Portfolio Management Service.

Loan Products: Debt financing (loans) is the most common
means of obtaining capital. Financial institutions like banks and
other funding sources provide a variety of loan products. Each
funding source has its own credit parameters and requirements.
The various Loan Products available are Housing Loans, Vehicle
Loans, personal Loans, etc.
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1. Introduction:
Topic:

A Comparative study on Gold ETFs price volatility and
stock market returns in India

Reason for selecting this topic:

Gold is one of the most sought after commodity, dating
back to centuries, since the time when it was treated as
just a metal.
However, with the passage of time, gold has grown into
one of the most preferred forms of investment. Currently
India holds more than 18000 ton of gold. At todays price
level, that is nearly worth Rs. 50lacs cr.
Our nation continues to be the worlds largest gold
market, and has expanded significantly since liberalization.
It constituted 32% of global gold jewelry and bar & coin
demand in 2010.
Gold jewelry contributes around 75% of Indias total gold
demand, and the rest is accounted for by investment
(23%) and decorative, technology and industrial (2%). Over
the last ten years, Indias gold demand has risen at an
average rate of 13% every year, outpacing the countrys
real GDP growth by almost 6% points.
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While estimates may vary, the board consensus is that
gold demand in India is likely to increase nearly 30% to
touch 1200 ton by FY21. And India will continue to be the
largest buyer and holder of gold in the world.
However, a large portion of the gold in India is blocked in
as jewelry material with no scope for further investment
or gaining any further returns.
This project aims to bring out the advantages of investing
in gold for long term purposes, and to create awareness
among the common investors as to the various methods
of investing in gold.

Statement of problem:

India is one of the largest consumers of gold. Nearly 800 ton
of gold is imported every year. Indians account for 23% of the
worlds total annual demand for gold. While conventional
investment options like jewelry, gold bars and coins still exist,
Gold ETFs are another effective way to invest in the yellow
metal.
The study aims is mainly related give awareness about GOLD
ETFs. Hence the study is undertaken fill the research gap with
the following objectives.





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Objectives of Study:
To analyze the validity of reasons given for investing in
gold.
To establish GOLD ETFs as a strong asset class.
To stress upon the inclusion of GOLD ETF in a portfolio for
risk diversification.
To suggest better ways and means for the investors to
enhance the knowledge about GOLD ETFs investment in
secondary market.

Scope of Study:

The most actively traded securities in NSE and S&P CNX nifty
indices are only taken as Gold ETFs were initially launched on
National Stock Exchange of India.

Limitations of Study:

The study concerns itself only with investment through
GOLD ETFs which, however is the most accessible form
of investment.
Data relating to GOLD ETFs are available only for the
past 5 years due to its very recent introduction in the
Indian market.


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Aim of Study:
To determine the relationship of gold prices with
economic indicators, specifically, stock market
movements.
To analyze the returns on investment in gold through
ETFs with that of direct investment in stock market.
To collect and analyze both primary and secondary `data
and reach a conclusion as to what kind of investment will
yield a higher return in both short term and long term.

Research Methodology:

The proposed research methodology is expected to be both
descriptive as well as scientific in nature. The following tools of
statistics will be utilized:
Correlation
Standard deviation
Co- efficient of variation
Beta
Sharpe






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References:

Ms. Bharathi,
Triumph Investments,
Door No-2905, 1st Floor, Kantharaja Urs Road(W),
Saraswathipuram, Near Fire Brigade, Saraswathipuram,
Kantharaj Urs Rd, K.G Koppal, Akshaya Bhandar, Lakshmipuram,
Mysore, KA 570009
0821 234 4832