Gold ETF Inflows Hit 10-Month High as Investors Add $6.4 Billion

Investors are returning to gold-backed exchange-traded funds at the fastest pace in nearly a year.

Gold ETFs attracted approximately 46.7 metric tonnes of bullion, worth around $6.4 billion, during the latest reported week.

That was the largest weekly inflow in 10 months.

The surge comes as gold itself approaches another important milestone.

Spot bullion reached $4,696.18 per ounce on August 25, its highest level in more than three months and less than $4 away from the closely watched $4,700 level.

The combination of rising prices and accelerating ETF inflows suggests that gold's latest rally is being supported by more than short-term futures speculation.

Institutional and portfolio investors are rebuilding exposure.

That matters because ETF flows can provide one of the clearest indicators of whether investors are treating a gold rally as a temporary trade or a broader strategic allocation.

Gold ETFs Add 46.7 Tonnes in One Week

The latest numbers provide a striking snapshot of changing investor positioning.

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