2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-05-20 05:42Group 1 - Gold stocks collectively strengthened on May 20, with notable gains from companies like Mankalon and Chao Hong Ji, as well as others such as Lao Pu Gold and Shandong Gold [1] - The jewelry industry is experiencing high demand, particularly for traditional high-craftsmanship gold jewelry, as evidenced by the successful launch of the first "Super Jewelry Release" event on May 15, which attracted over a million viewers and generated over ten million in sales for Lao Feng Xiang [1] - According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the retail sales of gold and silver jewelry saw a significant year-on-year increase of 25.3% in April, with the average closing price of AU9999 gold rising by 38.6% year-on-year [1] Group 2 - The Gold Stock ETF (517520) has seen a significant net inflow of over 300 million in the last five trading days, with a total market size of 3.934 billion, leading among similar products [2] - The CSI Hong Kong and Shanghai Gold Industry Stock Index, which tracks 50 major gold-related companies, increased by 24.05% in Q1 2025, outperforming the domestic gold price increase of 18.87% [2] - Analysts suggest that while short-term tax sentiment may suppress gold prices, long-term factors such as fiscal deficits and expectations of interest rate cuts will likely drive increased investment in gold [2] Group 3 - The manager of Yongying Fund, Liu Tingyu, indicated that gold stocks are expected to continue high growth due to rising gold prices and ongoing expansion in gold mining companies, with a trend towards high-end products in the jewelry sector [3] - Current price-to-earnings ratios for major gold stocks are below historical averages, suggesting potential for systemic valuation increases as gold prices rise [3]