WGC Global Gold ETF Inflows Hit Record in April

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Global physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their inflow trend for the fifth consecutive month in April 2025, according to a new report published by the World Gold Council (WGC). The funds in the Asian region were the main drivers of this influx.

Throughout the month, the global gold ETFs saw an increase of $11 billion. The total assets under management (AUM) of global gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reached a new record of US$379 billion at the end of the month. Over the course of the month, the ETF holdings increased by 115 tonnes to 3,561 tonnes, the biggest amount since August 2022.

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Asia saw record-breaking inflows of $7.3 billion during the month, according to WGC. China, which saw inflows for the third consecutive month, accounted for the majority of demand. India and Japan also saw increases in inflows. Sixty-five percent of all inflows worldwide came from this region.

Despite a slowdown compared to February and March, North American investors contributed $4.5 billion in April 2025. Conversely, small outflows of $807 million were observed in Europe, primarily from the UK but also slightly offset by inflows into France and Switzerland.

According to the WGC report, Australia and South Africa were the main drivers of the $213 million positive demand for the assets in other regions.