Gold prices may have corrected, but experts still see a role for precious metals in portfolios

Gold may have corrected sharply in 2026 after a strong rally last year, but experts say the asset still deserves a place in portfolios. Anil Ghelani of DSP Mutual Fund and Harshvardhan Roongta of Roongta Securities recommend limiting exposure to 10-15%, with a maximum of 20%. They advise investors against chasing returns and stress the importance of rebalancing. They also said Electronic Gold Receipts provide an additional option for investors seeking future physical gold ownership.