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CommoditiesMediumUpdated•Originally published 11 October 2026•Updated 12 October 2026•
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Gold ETFs Attract Record $31 Billion Inflows in Third Quarter

Key Facts

1Physically backed gold ETFs saw record inflows of $31 billion during the third quarter of 2026.
2The World Gold Council's September report confirmed these record global inflows into gold ETFs.

Physically backed gold ETFs recorded record capital inflows of $31 billion during the third quarter of 2026. The World Gold Council's September report confirmed these global figures, noting that North American gold ETFs accounted for $12 billion of the quarterly total, while U.S. funds added $3.8 billion in September alone, according to 247wallst.com.

The surge in investment reflects a growing preference for physical gold backing amid macroeconomic uncertainty, with $10 billion entering the market in September despite gold prices falling 8.5% during that month. In related instruments, SPDR Gold Trust closed at $384.59 on October 9, 2026, and iShares Gold Trust closed at $78.87 on October 10, 2026, signaling sustained interest from both institutional and retail investors.

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    Update: Gold and silver prices rebounded on October 12, 2026, as US Treasury yields retreated. Investors are now awaiting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to confirm a potential bottom in prices following recent volatility.