Market Speak: Gold ETFs log $38bn H1 inflows, best since 2020

The World Gold Council reported that global physically backed gold ETFs attracted $38 billion in inflows during H1 2025, marking the strongest half-year performance since H1 2020. The surge was driven by robust buying in June, with all major regions recording inflows. North America led the charge, posting its best H1 inflow in five years, while Europe broke its streak of losses and turned positive for the first time since H2 2022. Asia delivered a standout performance, accounting for a record 28% of global net inflows in H1 despite holding just 9% of global AUM?underscoring the region?s growing influence in the gold investment landscape. By the end of June, total assets under management in global gold ETFs soared 41% to a record $383 billion, driven by rising prices and heavy inflows. Collective holdings climbed 397 tonnes to reach 3,616 tonnes?the highest month-end level since August 2022, highlighting renewed investor confidence in the yellow metal.

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