In this episode of Let's Talk Money, Monika unpacks the intricacies of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs). From understanding their purpose in reducing gold imports to exploring tax benefits and investment strategies, Monika provides insights into this alternative to holding physical gold. Discover why SGBs offer a convenient and lucrative option for investors looking to diversify their portfolios and secure their financial future. Tune in to learn how SGBs can transform your approach to investing in gold! Monika also addresses concerns ranging from investment strategies to home loan dilemmas. She provides insightful advice on evaluating portfolio performance, making prudent choices between home loans and SIPs, and navigating complex investment strategies like portfolio hedging and macroeconomic investing.  Chapters: (00:31 - 05:46) Unpacking Sovereign Gold Bonds (06:01 - 10:29) Evaluating Your Portfolio Performance (10:32 - 12:29) Home Loan vs. SIP  (12:31 - 14:17) Exploring Portfolio Hedging and Macroeconomic Investing If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at [email protected]  RBI site https://www.rbi.org.in/commonperson/english/scripts/FAQs.aspx?Id=1658 Learn more about SGBs https://primeinvestor.in/varsity/sovereign-gold-bonds-or-etfs/ https://primeinvestor.in/varsity/how-to-invest-in-gold/ Monika’s book on basic money management https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/ Monika’s book on mutual funds https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/ Calculators https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan.  Twitter @MonikaHalan Instagram @MonikaHalan Facebook @MonikaHalan This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Head of Audio: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Meghna Gulati  Sound Editor: Lakshman Parsuram Artwork: Alika Gupta