Di Yi Cai Jing Zi Xun·2025-09-10 13:41Core Viewpoint - The surge in gold prices has significantly boosted the performance of the gold sector, leading to a "gold rush" in both the stock and financial product markets [1][2]. Gold Price Performance - As of September 10, COMEX gold prices have increased by 38.73% year-to-date, with a notable rise of 9.08% in the last 15 trading days [1][2]. - The international gold price started at $2,625 per ounce and reached a historical high of over $3,700 per ounce [1]. Stock Market Performance - The SSH gold stock index has seen a year-to-date increase of over 73.18%, with a 23.09% rise from August 20 to September 11 [2]. - Individual stocks in the gold sector have performed exceptionally well, with 12 stocks doubling in price and companies like WanGuo Gold Group and China National Gold International seeing year-to-date increases exceeding 200% [2]. ETF Performance - Gold ETFs have experienced significant growth, with the total scale of 20 gold ETFs increasing by nearly 1.3 times, reaching approximately 165.79 billion yuan [3]. - Stock-type gold ETFs have outperformed, with an average increase of 74.89% year-to-date, while commodity-type gold ETFs have faced net outflows totaling over 10.5 billion yuan [3]. Investor Sentiment - There is a divide among investors regarding the sustainability of the current gold price surge, with some expressing uncertainty about future trends [4]. - Analysts suggest that the current macroeconomic environment, including concerns over U.S. Federal Reserve independence and inflation, is driving demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [5]. Future Outlook - Institutions generally maintain a "short-term volatility, long-term bullish" outlook for gold prices, with expectations of continued central bank purchases and a low allocation of gold in global reserves [6]. - UBS has raised its gold price targets for 2026, forecasting prices of $3,600 and $3,700 per ounce by March and June, respectively [6].