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Global Gold ETFs See $18 Billion August Inflows
In August 2026, investors put $18 billion into funds that track gold.
This was the second-biggest monthly inflow ever measured by value.
Many investors wanted gold because they were worried about the economy, inflation, and government debt.
North American and European funds received most of the money.
Asian funds also attracted strong demand, especially in China.
The total amount of gold held by these funds reached a record 4,189 tonnes.
Gold prices stayed below $4,500 while investors waited for US inflation data.
Analysts said future prices could depend on inflation, interest rates, and overall market confidence.
Global gold-backed ETFs attracted $18 billion in August 2026, the second-highest monthly inflow ever by value.
North American funds received $7.7 billion, while European-listed funds drew a record $7.9 billion.
Asian gold ETFs gained $2 billion, with China accounting for most of the region’s demand.
Global gold ETF assets under management rose 16% to $615 billion, while holdings increased by 121 tonnes to a record 4,189 tonnes.
Gold traded below $4,500 as investors awaited US inflation data and signals about future Federal Reserve policy.
- Who
- Investors in global gold-backed exchange-traded funds, especially in North America, Europe, and Asia.
- What
- Gold ETFs received $18 billion in August inflows, while assets and gold holdings reached record levels.
- Where
- Global markets, led by funds listed in North America and Europe; China drove much of Asian demand.
- When
- August 2026.
- Why
- Investors sought a safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, government debt worries, rising borrowing costs, and changing interest-rate expectations.
Key facts
- August inflows
- $18 billion globally
- North American inflows
- $7.7 billion
- European inflows
- $7.9 billion, the region’s largest monthly inflow
- Asian inflows
- $2 billion
- Global ETF assets
- $615 billion, up 16%
- Gold ETF holdings
- 4,189 tonnes, after a 121-tonne increase
- Gold price level
- Below $4,500 during the reported period
Quotes
World Gold Council
Industry body reporting global gold ETF flows and holdings
“Positive flows, together with a higher gold price, lifted global gold ETF assets under management (AUM) by 16 per cent to $615 billion. Collective holdings rose by 121 tonnes to 4,189 tonnes, the highest on record,”
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Ponmudi
Analyst commenting on gold price levels and momentum
“Immediate resistance is at $4,500-4,530, and a break above targets next resistance at $4,600-4,630. Immediate support is at $4,400-4,370 (50/100-day EMA), with next support at $4,300-4,270. RSI at 51, hovering near the neutral 50 and edging lower, points to fading momentum rather than a clean reversal.”
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