ETFs grew their holdings by 876 tonnes in 2020. That far outstrips the previous record of 646 tonnes, set in 2009.
https://www.reuters.com/article/gold-etf/update-1-gold-backed-etfs-end-record-2020-with-second-month-of-outflows-idUSL1N2JO16L
Jan 13 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged up on Wednesday as the
dollar pulled back and the U.S. Treasury yields traded lower,
while the outlook of a massive U.S. fiscal stimulus further
boosted the metal's appeal as an inflation hedge.