Physically backed gold ETFs added 211 tonnes in Q3 2026, lifting holdings to a record 4,256 tonnes, according to the World Gold Council. Bar-and-coin demand fell 19% year on year to 268 tonnes as investors waited for clearer price direction. These figures describe a quarter in which ETF participation strengthened while physical retail purchases slowed.
Perspective
ETF holdings, physical buying, and prices measure different aspects of the market. A single indicator cannot capture the full investment picture.
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World Gold Council · 3 November 2026
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World Gold Council · 3 November 2026
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This is an original summary of third-party reporting. The perspective paragraph is editorial interpretation. Source organizations are not represented as LME partners or endorsers. Forecasts reflect their publication date and may change.