Global gold ETFs see record inflows in October

Business Nov 10, 2025

Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in a record $8.2 billion globally in October 2025, pushing total holdings to a multi-year high.
Most of this came from North America and Asia, while Europe actually saw some money leave.

Gold's rise and central bank buying

Gold prices are close to $4,000 per ounce as people look for safe bets during inflation and market chaos.
Trading activity is booming—ETF trading alone doubled to $17 billion daily last month.
Central banks are also snapping up gold, moving away from the US dollar.

Shifts in global demand

Chinese investors added nearly as much gold as Europe sold off, showing how global demand is shifting.
With all this action, gold is proving itself as a go-to way to steady your portfolio when markets get rocky.