When compared as an investment, gold funds and gold bond investments are better investment options than physical gold. When investors opt for direct gold, they usually have to pay a sum amount to the respective jeweller in order to acquire the ornament. In direct gold purchases, the investor also incurs a wide range of costs such as ornament-making charges, GST, and additional service charges. Purchasing indirect gold such as gold ETFs, gold funds, and bond allow investors to bypass most problems and costs. However, with indirect gold investments, the investor can become the owner of the equivalent value and amount of gold at a small fee.