Tata MF advises 70% gold, 30% silver allocation for investors

Tata Mutual Fund has recommended a 70% allocation to gold and 30% to silver for investors seeking precious metals exposure, citing gold's defensive role and silver's long-term industrial potential. The fund house said gold prices have recovered in recent weeks, supported by softer US economic data and easing bond yields, but expects near-term volatility due to interest-rate expectations, dollar movements and bond yields.

According to Tata MF, central bank purchases remain a key structural support for gold, with official-sector buying reaching 289 tonnes in the second quarter of 2026, the strongest second-quarter on record. Silver, meanwhile, is seen benefiting from rising demand in electronics, AI hardware, renewable energy and solar applications, though it faces greater near-term volatility due to its industrial exposure. Businesstoday.in and Livemint both report that Tata MF recommends a staggered investment approach for silver.

The gold-silver ratio rose from around 51 in May to about 70 in July, indicating a stronger preference for gold. Tata MF noted that 2026 could mark the sixth consecutive year of silver deficits, with demand continuing to outpace supply. The fund house advises gradually building gold allocation during market weakness and investing in silver over a medium-to-long-term horizon.