回调或迎布局机遇：黄金股票ETF大跌4.71%点评

Market Overview - The A-share market experienced a day of low trading volume with the ChiNext index leading the gains, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.63%, the Shenzhen Component increased by 0.98%, and the ChiNext index surged by 1.98% [1] - Total trading volume in A-shares reached 1.75 trillion yuan, marking the lowest level since August 8 [1] Gold Market Analysis - Gold stocks ETF (517400) closed down by 4.71% [2] - The recent decline in gold prices is attributed to short-term adjustments, a cooling of risk aversion due to improved US-China relations, and profit-taking by speculative funds after a rapid price increase [4][5] - Last week, gold prices peaked at $4,380.79 per ounce before retreating, driven by heightened market concerns over high precious metal prices [4] Future Outlook for Gold - The long-term logic for gold remains unchanged, with potential opportunities for positioning during price corrections due to the onset of a Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle, increasing macroeconomic policy uncertainty abroad, and a global trend towards de-dollarization [6] - The Federal Reserve's recent indications suggest a possible end to balance sheet reduction in the coming months, with a 98.9% probability of a rate cut in October according to CME FedWatch [6] - The ongoing US government shutdown and political polarization are expected to continue affecting market dynamics and increasing demand for safe-haven assets like gold [6] Central Bank Gold Purchases - The People's Bank of China reported an increase in gold reserves to 74.06 million ounces by the end of September, marking the 11th consecutive month of gold accumulation [7] - The trend of diversifying international reserves and adjusting gold holdings is ongoing, driven by challenges to the US dollar credit system and increasing demand for gold as a safe asset amid global geopolitical tensions [7] Investment Opportunities in Gold ETFs - Despite the recent price adjustments, gold still presents investment value, with recommendations to consider gradual investments in gold stocks ETF (517400) and gold fund ETF (518800) during price dips [8] - The gold stocks ETF tracks a diversified index of 50 companies involved in gold mining, refining, and sales, while the gold fund ETF directly invests in physical gold, with a recent increase in scale by over 5 billion yuan [8]