Edelweiss Gold Structured Products: A Smart Way to Invest in Gold with Principal Protection

Investing in gold has always been a popular choice for hedging against inflation and market volatility. However, traditional gold investments often come with risks, such as price fluctuations and lack of fixed returns. Edelweiss Structured Products offer innovative solutions that combine the upside potential of gold with principal protection and guaranteed minimum returns.

In this article, we explore three unique gold-linked structured products from Edelweiss: Gold All Weather Gold (AWG), Gold Twin Win, and Gold Beta (Pure PR). These products provide investors with a balanced approach—participating in gold’s upside while safeguarding against downside risks.

1. Gold All Weather Gold (AWG): High Leveraged Returns with a Cap

Key Features:

• 5.2x returns if MCX Gold gains up to 10%
• Capped at 52% absolute returns if gold rises beyond 10%
• Principal protection if gold declines

Why Invest in Gold AWG?

• Best for moderate gold bulls – Ideal if you expect gold to rise but want protection against downturns.
• Enhanced returns – A 10% gold rally translates to a 52% return (5.2x leverage).
• No downside risk – Even if gold falls, your principal is protected.

Historical Performance:

• 68% of the time, AWG delivered 52% returns when gold rose by at least 10%.
• No losses in declining gold markets.

2. Gold Twin Win: Guaranteed Returns + Gold Upside

Key Features:

• Minimum return of 5% p.a. (18.63% absolute over 3 years)
• Full gold upside if MCX Gold outperforms 5% p.a.
• Principal protection + fixed return if gold declines

Why Invest in Gold Twin Win?

• Best for conservative investors – Guaranteed minimum returns with gold upside.
• No equity downside risk – Even if gold falls, you still get 5% p.a. + principal.
• Historically, 53% of the time, Twin Win captured gold’s full upside.

Example Scenario:

• If gold rises 50%, you get 50% returns.
• If gold falls 20%, you still get 18.63% absolute returns (5% p.a.).

3. Gold Beta (Pure PR): Uncapped Gold Upside with No Downside

Key Features:

• 1.27x participation in gold’s upside (uncapped)
• No downside risk – Principal protected if gold falls
• Best for aggressive gold bulls

Why Invest in Gold Beta?

• Higher returns than direct gold – 1.27x leverage means 27% extra gains.
• Zero loss in bear markets – Unlike physical gold or ETFs, your capital is safe.
• 92% of the time, Gold Beta outperformed gold returns historically.

Example Scenario:

• If gold rises 100%, you get 127% returns.
• If gold falls 30%, you get 0% return but keep your principal.

Why Choose Edelweiss Structured Products?

• Issuer Credit Rating: A+ (CRISIL, CARE, ACUITE)
• Secured by Edelcap Securities’ balance sheet
• Principal protection at maturity
• Tax-efficient compared to physical gold (no GST or storage costs)

Conclusion: Which Gold Product is Right for You?

Structured products from Edelweiss provide a risk-managed way to invest in gold, combining growth potential with safety. Whether you seek fixed returns, leveraged upside, or uncapped gains, there’s an option tailored to your risk appetite.