Bank of America Global Research reported that gold funds saw record inflows of $8.7 billion in the week ending Wednesday — the largest weekly inflow ever recorded, according to EPFR data.
The surge came as gold prices hit an all-time high of $4,381.21 per ounce on Monday before retreating to around $4,092.60/oz, as traders took profits and short-term positions unwound.
Over the last four months alone, inflows into gold funds have totaled $50 billion, exceeding all combined inflows from the previous 14 years. The unprecedented demand highlights investors’ flight to safety amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, inflation anxiety, and monetary easing expectations.
With central banks and institutional investors continuing to accumulate the metal, gold remains the top-performing asset class of 2025, underscoring its enduring role as the ultimate store of value and hedge against global uncertainty.