Global gold ETFs' AUM reached US$526bn by the end of June, a 6% fall in H1 due mainly to a lower gold price
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, July 8, 2026: June 2026 saw continued outflows (-US$8.9bn) from funds listed in all regions, yet global gold ETF flows have remained positive in H1 at US$8bn led by Asia.
Global gold ETFs' AUM reached US$526bn by the end of June, a 6% fall in H1 due mainly to a lower gold price; collective holdings in the first half were up 18t to 4,047t.
Gold market trading volumes pulled back in June but the H1 average reached an all-time high at US$488bn per day.
Global investors further trimmed their gold ETF holdings in June. Physically backed gold ETFs saw outflows of US$8.9bn in the month. All regions experienced outflows with North America losing the most. In the month, global gold ETFs’ total assets under management (AUM) fell 13% to US$526bn, whilst holdings reduced by 74t to 4,047t.
Asia dominated global inflows – the region’s strongest H1 on record – while North America was the only region with losses. Europe saw healthy inflows. Global gold ETFs’ AUM fell 6% in H1, reflecting the lower gold price despite positive inflows. Collective holdings rose slightly by 18t.
