Global gold backed ETFs added 3 billion dollars in net inflows during July 2026, reversing two consecutive months of outflows, according to the World Gold Council's monthly ETF flows report published August 6, 2026. The rebound was broad based, with all regions contributing and European funds leading the gains.

The positive flows, combined with a higher gold price, lifted global gold ETF assets under management by 1 percent to 530 billion dollars. Collective holdings rose by 23 tonnes to 4,068 tonnes, though that figure remains below the record high of 4,176 tonnes set on February 27, 2026. Year to date, global gold ETF inflows total 11 billion dollars, equivalent to a 39 tonne increase in holdings.

European funds added 2 billion dollars in July, the second strongest monthly inflow of the year, led by the United Kingdom at 875 million dollars and Switzerland at 657 million dollars. Each of those two markets has now attracted more than 2 billion dollars year to date. Asian investors added 616 million dollars in July, keeping the region the largest contributor to global inflows for the year, with China leading the gains as stock market volatility pushed investors toward safe haven assets.

North America returned to inflows with a modest 71 million dollar increase, only a tentative recovery after two straight months of selling, leaving it the only region still showing a year to date net outflow. Gold itself gained about 2 percent in July, ending a four month losing streak, with prices near 4,000 dollars an ounce drawing renewed buying interest.

Source: World Gold Council - https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/gold-etfs-holdings-and-flows/2026/08