etf holdings · Gold

Global Gold ETF Holdings

Aggregated physical gold holdings across tracked gold-backed ETFs.

UNAVAILABLEMonthly·Source: World Gold Council

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Interpretation: Use the definition, methodology, and related metrics below. Do not infer a reading from missing data.

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What Is It?

Aggregated physical gold holdings reported across tracked gold-backed ETFs.

Why It Matters

Tracks securitized physical demand across regions.

How to Interpret It

Rising: Global ETF holdings rising.
Falling: Global ETF holdings falling.
Elevated: Holdings elevated versus recent history.
Subdued: Holdings below recent average.
Provides institutional/investor demand context.
Holdings and monthly flows are distinct.
Source coverage may omit some products.

Limitations

Coverage depends on the World Gold Council tracked universe.
Regional differences can offset within the global total.

GLD Holdings

Gold held by SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) according to official holdings data.

ETF Monthly Flow

Net monthly change in tracked ETF gold holdings (tonnes).

Source and Methodology

Visualization and analysis: Grey Rabbit Markets
Data: World Gold Council
Update frequency: Monthly
Unit: tonnes
Verification: Educational definition
Source link: Official provider

World Gold Council Gold ETF holdings dataset.
Unit: tonnes.

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Gold ETF Holdings Explained

Registered vs Eligible

Registered metal carries a warrant for futures delivery. Eligible metal meets exchange standards but is not currently warranted. Metal can move between the two categories.

Open Interest

Open interest counts outstanding futures contracts. It reflects paper exposure, not physical holdings, and is not inherently bullish or bearish.

Gold ETF Holdings

Holdings measure metal backing ETF shares. Monthly flows measure net changes in those holdings — they are related but not interchangeable.

Central Bank Gold Demand

Official-sector purchases provide sovereign demand context. Reported figures may lag and can be revised.

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