Gold ETF Holdings Reach Record High of 4,256 Tonnes Despite Price Decline
Gold ETF holdings reached a record high of 4,256 tonnes following $10 billion in inflows in September, while central banks purchased 39 tonnes in August.
Global gold ETF holdings reached a record high of 4,256 tonnes, after increasing by 67 tonnes in September, according to a report published by Money Talks News.
The funds attracted net inflows of $10 billion in September, while third-quarter inflows reached $31 billion.
Despite the increase in holdings, total fund assets fell 7% to $574 billion as gold prices declined.
In the central bank market, net purchases reached 39 tonnes in August, bringing total reported purchases in 2026 to 170 tonnes, with Poland being the largest buyer at 98 tonnes.
What Do These Terms Mean?
Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF): An investment fund traded on the stock exchange like a share, tracking the price of an asset such as gold.
Holdings: The actual quantity of gold owned by the fund on behalf of its investors.
Cash Flows: Money entering the fund minus money leaving it during a specified period.
Central Banks: The official banks of countries that manage reserves and purchase gold as part of their assets.
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