Asian Gold ETFs Surge as Global Gold Prices Rebound

Since the start of 2026, gold exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) in Asia have bought a net >80 tonnes of gold, four times the pace of Europe, lifting regional holdings to about 521 tonnes – a three‑fold rise from pre‑2024 levels. The inflow, driven chiefly by China, India, Japan, South Korea and other Southeast Asian markets, amounted to roughly $25 billion in 2025, a record that dwarfs the total capital attracted by Asian gold ETFs since their inception in 2007. By early June 2026, the world’s largest gold fund, SPDR Gold Trust, paused net selling and retained roughly 1,014 tonnes, while gold prices recovered, climbing over 3 % on June 11 to breach $4,200 per ounce and stay above the long‑term support level of $4,000 per ounce. Analysts cite geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation and momentum‑driven investing as key factors sustaining the rally.