Flight to yellow metal: Gold ETFs attract ₹150 crore in April; what does this indicate?

However, the significant inflows into gold ETFs in April appear to be more than just a flight to safety. It reflects a common human tendency in the investment world–the pursuit of performance. “The broader positive flows witnessed in the Indian ETF space during the same period underscore this behaviour, suggesting that investors are increasingly allocating capital to asset classes that have delivered commendable returns. If gold has indeed shown a positive price trajectory leading up to and during April, the ₹150 crore inflow into its ETF counterparts becomes a logical extension of this performance-oriented approach,” said Atul Shinghal, founder and CEO, Scripbox.

This trend raises pertinent questions about investor psychology and market dynamics. While the allure of past success is understandable, a purely performance-driven investment strategy carries its own set of risks. The factors that propelled gold’s recent performance–be it global instability, currency fluctuations, or supply-demand dynamics–may not necessarily persist.