Gold ETFs saw their first positive December since 2019, with $778 million in inflows, driven by Asia and Europe, while North America experienced mild outflows. Total assets under management (AUM) reached a record $271 billion, a 26% increase for 2024, despite a slight dip in gold prices.
Key Points:
2024 Performance: $3.4 billion in annual net inflows after four years of outflows.
Regional Trends:
Asia: $748 million inflows, led by China and India.
Europe: $337 million inflows from geopolitical concerns.
North America: $342 million outflows due to Fed policy and dollar strength.
This renewed interest highlights gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset amid global uncertainty.
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