Gold: ETF holdings prints seventh consecutive month of positive inflows – ANZ

The flight to safety theme, in the face of rising coronavirus cases and regional lockdowns globally, drove Gold close to $1,800, its highest level since November 2011, though the US dollar saw some recovery. What’s more, Exchange-Traded Funds backed by the yellow metal report their seventh consecutive month of positive inflows, adding 104 tons of gold in June, per ANZ Bank. 

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“Investors are weighing the stronger equity market against the rising cases of COVID-19. The equity market valuation looks expensive against the macroeconomic backdrop and runs a risk of correction.” 

“Investment demand both in ETF and futures is rising with gold being the key risk diversifier at the moment. ETF holdings are reaching fresh highs (+104t in June) while speculators have also started piling up too. Money managers’ net-long positions increased by 14,137 contracts to 266,670 contracts.”