Gold ETFs take in $18bn in August, holdings hit record 4,189 tonnes

Gold ETFs took in $18bn in August 2026, the second-largest monthly inflow in value on record, according to the World Gold Council. Holdings rose 121 tonnes to a record 4,189 tonnes. Europe recorded its highest monthly inflow on record at $7.9bn, with the UK adding $4.4bn.

• August 2026 global ETF inflows: $18bn
• Holdings up 121t to record 4,189t
• Europe: $7.9bn, a record monthly inflow for the region