What are gold backed exchange traded funds (ETFs) and how do they compare with other forms of gold investments?

What are some of the major applications of exchange traded funds and how do they fit into the portfolio of the investors?

How does investing in gold compare with investing in mutual funds and what scores higher on the risk and return scale

I propose to invest in Gold ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds). What are the basic things I need to know about gold ETFs before investing in the same?

What are Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and how do they differ from Index Funds. How should I as an investor make a choice?

What are the benefits of investing in gold funds? Please suggest some good gold funds.

Gold loans are best suited for which type of borrowers?

How does equity as an asset class compare with gold and real estate?

What are the types of risk management techniques that the exchange adopts?

What are the Types of gold contracts available in the Indian commodity futures markets?

Are these exchange traded funds some kind of futures trading? Like are the Nifty ETFs the same as buying a Nifty futures contract?