Gold vs Gold ETFs, March 5 -- Gold prices have been skyrocketing since the start of 2025. The precious metal has risen over 11.35 per cent so far this year.

After rising for over two weeks straight, gold prices are finally hitting the downward rally on Wednesday. On March 5, the MCX gold rate opened lower at Rs.85,931 per 10 grams and briefly reached an intraday high of Rs.85,977 shortly after the market opened. However, the precious metal remains near its all-time high of Rs.86,549 per 10 grams.

"Gold rates today are trading flat in early morning deals as investors await the outcome of Donald Trump's most awaited speech in the US Congress. However, no surprise is expected in Trump's speech, and US dollar rates hitting a three-month low...