ETF Flows Signal Investor Anxiety: Safe-Haven Assets Surge as Markets Wobble

Recent data reveals a surge in ETF flows, reflecting growing investor anxiety amidst market uncertainty. Gold ETFs (GLD), Treasury Bills (BIL), and Short ETFs (SH) are leading beneficiaries of this trend, indicating a shift toward safer assets during turbulent economic times. Fixed-income ETFs are seeing particularly strong inflows, nearing $8 billion, highlighting the desire for stability in uncertain conditions.