[Global Gold ETF Holdings Hit Record High, $18 Billion Net Inflow in August] According to the World Gold Council, global physical gold ETFs saw a net inflow of $18 billion in August 2026, marking the second-highest monthly inflow in history, primarily driven by North American and European funds. Influenced by rising gold prices and capital inflows, the global gold ETF assets under management grew 16% month-on-month to $615 billion, with holdings increasing by 121 tons to a record 4,189 tons; the year-to-date cumulative net inflow reached $29 billion.