Global Gold ETFs Draw $6.6 Billion in April as Assets Rise to $615 Billion

Europe led April inflows with $3.7 billion, followed by Asia at $1.8 billion and North America at $1.0 billion, while global gold trading volume eased from the prior month but remained above the 2025 average.

Summary

Global gold exchange-traded funds attracted $6.6 billion in net inflows in April, pushing total assets under management up 1% to $615 billion. Europe accounted for the largest share of inflows at $3.7 billion, with Asia contributing $1.8 billion and North America adding $1.0 billion. Although global gold trading volume declined on a month-over-month basis, it remained above the 2025 average, indicating continued investor activity in the metal despite a softer trading pace than the previous month.

Terms & Concepts
  • ETF: An exchange-traded fund is an investment vehicle that trades on an exchange and holds assets such as gold, stocks, or bonds.
  • Net inflows: Net inflows measure the amount of new money entering a fund after subtracting withdrawals over a given period.
  • Assets under management: Assets under management refers to the total market value of assets that an investment fund or manager oversees.