Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Global Gold ETFs See Continued Growth in August
In August, people continued to invest in gold ETFs, marking the third month of global inflows and the fourth in India.
The WGC reported that North American and European funds led the global inflows.
Global gold ETF assets hit a record high, and total gold holdings are the highest since July 2022.
These investments were influenced by trade risks, market uncertainty, and expectations of lower interest rates.
Investors are building safe havens.
OTC trading activities also rose, while Asian flows were negative due to the strength of equities in China.
Global gold ETFs saw inflows for the third month.
Indian gold ETFs experienced inflows for a fourth straight month.
North American and European funds drove the global inflows.
Global gold ETF assets under management reached a record $407 billion.
Investors are increasing their safe-haven allocations.
- Who
- World Gold Council (WGC)
- What
- Global gold ETFs attracted $5.5 billion in August.
- When
- August 2025
- Where
- Globally, with significant activity in North America, Europe, and India.
- Why
- Investors are seeking safe-haven assets amid trade risks, market uncertainty, and lower rate expectations.
- Event
- Global Gold ETF Activity in August
- Global Inflow Trend
- Third consecutive month
- India ETF Trend
- Fourth consecutive month of inflows
- Global AUM
- Reached a record $407 billion
- Holdings Increase
- 53 tonnes to 3,692 tonnes
- OTC Trading Activity
- Up 12% compared to July