Gold ETF's dominate fund flows in July

Gold ETF's added more than $500m in July as investors sought diversification and possibly a hedge against future inflation. Cash was also a winner.

Another interesting aspect of the fund flows this month was the relative performance of VAS (which tracks the ASX300) vs STW and IOZ (which both track the ASX200). VAS added $325m whereas STW and IOZ dropped about $100m between them. Seems investors are looking for broader exposure to the ASX. 

Sectors including Currency, Property, Japan, Europe and Consumer all lost funds. On a % basis the Financials and Resources sectors fared well and Value ETF's even picked up some funds.

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