Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
Global physically-backed gold ETFs experienced significant growth in April, adding $11 billion and extending their inflow streak to five consecutive months. Total assets under management reached a new high of $379 billion, with holdings increasing by 115 tonnes to 3,561 tonnes. Asian markets led this surge, accounting for 65% of global inflows and setting a record with $7.3 billion in new investments, primarily from China. North American investors added $4.5 billion, while European markets saw modest outflows of $807 million. Trading volumes across global gold markets exploded to $441 billion per day, 48% higher than the previous month, with all market segments seeing significant increases in activity.
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Ray Dalio Says Gold Is Still “The Safest Money”
Ray Dalio warns the world may be drifting toward a “capital war,” where currencies and capital become geopolitical weapons. In that environment, Dalio argues gold still stands apart. Here’s why Ray Dalio says gold remains the safest form of money.
March 10, 2026
