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Mr. Eureka’s assistant explains:____(1) Buying jewelry is not equivalent to investing in gold(2) If you invest in gold in physical form, ensuring physicalsafety of gold purchased becomes an issue(3) Several banks have started selling gold coins and bars(4) Of late, gold market has also become volatileAdditional information for the teacher: Recently avenueshave opened up for investment in gold in non-physical form.(Goldfund).6. Mr. Gurpreet Singh, a wealthy businessman: Has invested in shares, mutual funds, fixed depositsetc. He has also invested in tax saving options. He wants a very good return over a period of time. He is in no hurry for the returns and can stay investedfor a long time.Mr. Eureka’s answer: Have you thought about Real Estate?Mr. Eureka’s assistant explains:____Advantages of investing real estate: One can save on rental expenditure by owning a houseor can increase his income by renting out the house. The value of the property purchased usually goes onincreasing. This is called capital appreciation. Provides cushion against inflation. A person can stay invested in diverse options.75