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Gold Funds Surge $1.7B as Investors Shift from Stocks

10/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Gold-backed funds, led by SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), attracted $1.7 billion in the week ending October 17, 2025.
Gold prices rose above $4,300 per ounce and contributed to a year-to-date gain exceeding 60%.
U.S. equity ETFs posted outflows of $2.5 billion as investors rotate toward commodities, yielding a net 14% overweight.
Investors flagged potential systemic risks in private credit and worry that AI stock valuations form a bubble.

History

Historical Context

The Gold Standard Act of 1900, signed by President William McKinley, established gold as the exclusive basis for U.S. currency redemption, fixing the dollar's value at $20.67 per ounce. This act followed earlier monetary policies, including the Coinage Act of 1873, and set the stage for future economic fluctuations. Today, gold prices exceeding $4,300 per ounce highlight ongoing investor interest amid economic uncertainties.

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Story summary

Gold-backed funds, led by SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), attracted $1.7 billion in the week ending October 17, 2025.
Gold prices rose above $4,300 per ounce and contributed to a year-to-date gain exceeding 60%.
U.S. equity ETFs posted outflows of $2.5 billion as investors rotate toward commodities, yielding a net 14% overweight.
Investors flagged potential systemic risks in private credit and worry that AI stock valuations form a bubble.

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