Core Viewpoint - Gold serves as a "safe haven" in asset allocation but is not a "direct ticket" to wealth freedom [2][25]. Group 1: Current Market Trends - The international gold price has recently surged, reaching a historical high of $4,179 per ounce, influencing domestic gold jewelry prices to exceed 1,200 RMB per gram [3]. - Despite the rising gold prices, the younger generation visiting the Shenzhen Shui Bei gold market is becoming increasingly cautious about gold investments [4][5]. Group 2: Changing Investment Perspectives - Young investors are distinguishing between gold consumption, which holds emotional value, and gold investment, which is evaluated based on cost-effectiveness and return [8][12]. - Many young investors prefer gold ETFs or accumulated gold over physical gold due to lower transaction costs and ease of trading [10][12]. Group 3: Business Challenges for Traditional Jewelers - Traditional jewelers in Shui Bei are facing significant losses due to heavy investments in physical gold, especially during price fluctuations [13][16]. - The pricing strategy of jewelers relies on "international gold price + processing fee," making them vulnerable to market volatility [16]. Group 4: New Investment Strategies - Some jewelers are diversifying their investments by incorporating gold ETFs and stocks, recognizing the need for liquidity and risk management [17][18]. - The trend of young investors adopting a diversified asset allocation strategy, including "currency funds + bond funds + gold ETFs," is becoming more prevalent [21][23]. Group 5: Conclusion on Investment Philosophy - The younger generation is increasingly aware that scientific gold investment is about allocation rather than speculation, emphasizing the importance of having multiple avenues for wealth preservation [25].