📈 Gold ETFs Attracted Record US$19 Billion in January 2026

Gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw unprecedented global inflows last month, signalling strong investor demand for safe-haven assets despite price volatility.

🔑 Key Facts

Global gold ETFs drew US$19 billion in January — the largest monthly inflow ever recorded.

Total gold ETF assets under management (AUM) jumped to about US$669 billion, a new all-time high.

Regional demand was broad — Asia led with ~$10 billion, North America added ~$7 billion, and Europe ~$2 billion.

Collective global gold holdings in ETFs rose ~120 tonnes in January.

🧠 Expert Insight

The surge in ETF inflows reflects renewed appetite for gold as a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and currency volatility, with investors “buying the dip” even as prices fluctuated.

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