World Gold Council: Global physical gold ETFs saw $5.2 billion inflows in November The latest data from the World Gold Council shows that global physical gold ETFs recorded $5.2 billion in inflows in November, marking six consecutive months of inflows. As of the end of November, total assets under management (AUM) increased to $530 billion, up 5.4% month-on-month. Total holdings rose 1% during the month to 3,932 tons, both hitting new highs at the end of the month. This year’s global gold ETF inflows are on track to achieve the best annual performance in history.