2 weeks ago
Gold ETF inflows stay positive for fourth straight week
Gold is a shiny metal that many people buy to keep their money safe.
Some people buy gold through special baskets called gold ETFs.
Last week, more people put money into these gold baskets than took money out.
This is the fourth week in a row that has happened.
The money came mostly from the United Kingdom and the United States.
Gold costs about $4,400 for one ounce, which is much less than its record price of $5,608.
Gold prices have fallen because people worry about inflation and higher interest rates.
Even so, investors keep buying gold because of tensions in the world, like the standoff at the Strait of Hormuz.
Experts are also watching what the US Federal Reserve will do next.
That is why gold keeps getting new investments even as its price drops.
Net investments in physically backed gold ETFs stayed positive for a fourth consecutive week, according to World Gold Council data.
In the week ended August 7, gold ETF inflows reached $4.88 billion against outflows of $1.36 billion, led by the UK and US.
Gold traded near $4,400 an ounce, down 22% from its record high of $5,608 on January 29.
Year-to-date net gold ETF investments stand at $17.22 billion, with China and India contributing $11 billion.
Analysts cite the Strait of Hormuz standoff, with Trump rejecting Iranian compensation demands, and upcoming Fed signals as key market drivers.
- Who
- Investors in gold ETFs, led by the UK and US; data from the World Gold Council; analysts Prithviraj Kothari and Renisha Chainani
- What
- Gold ETF inflows stayed positive for a fourth straight week, with $4.88 billion in inflows and $1.36 billion in outflows in the week ended August 7
- Where
- Global gold ETF markets; inflows led by the UK and US, while China saw small weekly outflows
- When
- Week ended August 7; article published August 17, 2026
- Why
- Investors sought gold amid geopolitical tensions such as the Strait of Hormuz standoff and uncertainty over US Federal Reserve policy, despite falling prices
Key facts
- Net weekly inflows
- $4.88 billion (week ended August 7)
- Weekly outflows
- $1.36 billion
- Gold price
- Near $4,400/oz; quoted at $4,385/oz on Monday
- Record high
- $5,608/oz on January 29
- Decline since record
- 22%
- Year-to-date net ETF investments
- $17.22 billion
- China and India YTD investments
- $11 billion
- Data source
- World Gold Council
Quotes
Prithviraj Kothari
Managing Director at RiddiSiddhi Bullions Ltd and President of India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd
“"The market will watch FOMC minutes, July industrial production data, the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index, and flash August PMIs, with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium later this month shaping up as the next major catalyst for precious metals."”
thehindubusinessline.com
“"Gold held onto most of last week’s rally despite Friday’s profit‑taking."”
thehindubusinessline.com










