Global physically-backed gold ETFs experienced $8.2 billion in net inflows in October, marking the fifth consecutive month of positive inflows. This follows a substantial $17.3 billion in September, highlighting sustained investor interest. Asian markets were the primary contributors, with $6.1 billion in inflows, including $4.5 billion from China alone. Year-to-date, gold ETFs have accumulated $72.3 billion, positioning them for a record-breaking annual performance.