Record demand in gold ETFs: UK surpasses China
While historic records were broken in global gold ETFs in 2026, UK funds surpassed China with an influx of $9.5 billion.
According to World Gold Council data, record purchases were seen in gold ETFs in 2026, and global physical assets reached a historic peak of 4,256 tons at the end of September.
Upward Trend in Markets
As gold prices resumed their rise at the beginning of October, the spot price of gold increased by 0.9% to around $4,169 per ounce.
Prices in US gold futures also rose to around $4,194.
Impact of the Dollar and Bond Yields
The easing of the dollar and US bond yields, which had been at the center of selling pressure in the markets in recent days, provided renewed room for movement for the precious metal.
Thanks to this easing trend, gold prices and fund investments breathed a sigh of relief.
Record Fund Inflows in the UK
According to World Gold Council data at the end of September, a surprise leadership change occurred in country-based gold ETF inflows in 2026.
Approximately $9.5 billion has flowed into gold funds listed in the UK since the beginning of the year, enabling it to surpass China.
Historic Performance in the Third Quarter
Gold ETFs listed in the UK recorded a total influx of 54 tons in the third quarter, displaying their strongest quarterly performance to date.
These funds managed to achieve net capital inflows in 12 out of the 13 weeks of the third quarter.
Historic Peak in Global Assets
Money flowing into gold ETFs in Europe drew attention by surpassing fund inflows in North America during the third quarter.
At the end of September, total global physically backed ETF gold assets reached a historic peak of 4,256 tons.