The Gold Trade Collapsed in March, and ETF Investors Flowed Into Bonds at a Record Pace

Investors pulled back from riskier ETFs in March, although part of the market bet on the oil trade. March ETF Flows Highlights As the demand for gold reversed, investors pulled a record $12.8 billion from ETFs in the commodities-focused category. Ultrashort bond ETFs set a monthly record, with $25.5 billion in inflows as investors sought out safe havens. Equity energy …

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Platinum ETF Faces Mounting Headwinds Amid Market Shifts

The abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF faces challenges from high interest rates, a strong US dollar, and sector volatility, testing the resilience of physically-backed commodity funds. The precious metals sector is navigating a complex set of challenges, with the abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF feeling the pressure. Recent declines in gold and silver have brought the resilience of physically-backed commodity …

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