Gold Exchange Traded Funds Holdings
Much of Western Gold Demand is Met by Gold ETFs
Gold held in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) dropped dramatically from early 2013 -2016.
Gold holdings in the worlds’ largest gold ETF, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) were cut in half since 2013.
Gold holdings in the second largest ETF, iShares Gold Trust (IAU) have fallen more than 20% during the same period.
Gold ETF Holdings surged in the beginning of 2016, then fell during the year.
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Gold ETF Holdings
(updated daily)
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Updated November 1, 2015
Gold held in ETFs has declined dramatically since 2013.
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SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) Gold Holdings
The largest gold ETF, World Gold Council* sponsored SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) for which HSBC acts as custodian experienced a loss of about half of its gold during the past two and half years.
GLD gold holdings have fallen in half since January 2013.
iShares Gold Trust (IAU) Gold Holdings
Blackrock’s iShares Gold Trust (IAU) has lost more than 20% of its gold holdings since January 2013.
IAU gold holdings have fallen more than 20% since January 2013.
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*Ronan Manly: As World Gold Council’s membership falls, it hikes fees to GLD
Further Reading:
Gold Flows West to East
Chinese vs. United States Gold Demand
China Hoards its Gold Production
Gold ETF Holdings vs the Shanghai Gold Exchange
Gold and Silver Price Manipulation – Suspected
Gold and Silver Price Manipulation – Actual
Gold Reserves by Country – Top Twenty
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