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Gold ETF Inflows Slow to ₹3,300 Crore in October as AMCs Suspend FoFs
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What Happened?
Investments in gold ETFs decreased to ₹3,300 crore in October, down from ₹4,450 crore in September. This decline coincided with AMCs suspending gold fund of funds subscriptions.
Key points
- Gold ETFs attracted net investments of ₹3,300 crore in October.
- Inflows were at a seven-month high of ₹4,450 crore in September.
- AMCs suspended subscriptions to gold FoFs following Sebi's direction.
- Gold prices have fallen almost 10% in the last two months.
- Currently, gold prices are down 25% from their all-time highs.
Key insights
- The suspension of gold FoFs could lead to reduced investor access to gold ETFs.
- Continued pressure on gold prices may deter new investments in the near term.
- Investors might consider staggered buying strategies to mitigate risks.
Why it matters
The slowdown in gold ETF inflows may affect investor strategies and market dynamics.
Source
Business Standard
