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.