Global Gold ETFs Begin 2025 with Positive Flows

The European funds recorded the largest monthly inflows to ETFs since March 2022.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): According to the most recent report released by the World Gold Council (WGC), exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are backed by gold had a successful start to 2025. Europe dominated the inflows, recording the biggest inflow in a number of years. Global gold ETFs now have $249 billion in total assets under management (AUM).

Global physically backed gold ETFs saw net inflows of $3 billion in January 2025, according to the WGC data. There was a noticeable change in the European region. In the first month of this year, inflows were dominated by the region that saw net outflows for the majority of 2024. North American investors, on the other hand, continued to be net sellers throughout the month. Limited inflows were observed in Asia and other locations during this time.

Gold in 2024 Posted the Best Performance in 14 Years

The European funds recorded the largest monthly inflows to ETFs since March 2022. This year's January inflows totaled $3.4 billion. Leading the inflows were the UK, Germany, and France. Over the course of the month, the North American funds lost $499 million. China reported significant withdrawals, while Indian gold ETFs experienced record inflows. Australia and South Africa were the primary drivers of the $66 million in inflows of capital into the Other Region.

The global gold trading volumes rose 20% month-on-month to average at $264 billion per day, WGC report said.