Gold Miner ETF Outflows Despite Record Rally

Even as gold hits record highs and mining stocks outperform the market, investors are quietly selling off their shares in gold miner ETFs. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF is up 57% in 2025, but it has seen net outflows in every month except May. Sprott’s ETF faced outflows too, despite bullion’s new highs. According to Sprott CEO John Ciampaglia, investors are cashing out into strength rather than pouring new money into the sector. This behavior suggests profit-taking and potential caution around future mining stock valuations. Gold Miner ETF outflows are happening for a few key reasons. Many gold-mining companies spent […]