New Delhi, April 10 -- Record-breaking outflows in March, primarily driven by North American investors, halved global inflows into physically backed gold ETFs for the first quarter of 2026. According to a report by the World Gold Council, March saw a hefty USD 12 billion exit from the market, representing the largest monthly outflow on record.

Before this volatility, global gold ETFs were positioned for their strongest quarterly performance to date. Despite the sharp March pullback, the market still secured its seventh consecutive quarter of net inflows, with total assets under management ending at USD 606 billion.

In contrast to the Western sell-off, Asian markets provided a significant counterbalance as the region posted its strongest...