Late-night surge of 5% in gold but lost 5,000 yuan, is the A-share market really going to change next week?

Gold and silver have become everyone’s favorites. Spot gold surged over 1%, once reaching more than $5,200 per ounce, and silver rose even more sharply, over 5%. When I checked my account today, I added quite a few positions related to gold and non-ferrous resources, thinking that if the trend continues next week, I might be able to enjoy some extra gains. After all, whenever geopolitical risks emerge, precious metals tend to lead the rally, acting like reliable friends to shelter from the storm.

On the other hand, the U.S. stock market isn’t so optimistic. All three major indices closed lower, with the Nasdaq down about 0.8%. The market attributes this decline to short-term negative news from Iran, but in the long run, the foundation of the U.S. bull market remains intact. The FTSE China A50 Index dipped slightly by 0.12%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index futures in Hong Kong actually rose a bit, by 0.27%. This signals that tomorrow, Monday, A-shares and Hong Kong stocks are likely to open lower but not necessarily sharply.

Currently, A-shares are in a slow bull climb, with funds rotating rapidly—what’s bright on the east side isn’t necessarily on the west. Next week, an important meeting is scheduled, and based on past experience, the market will probably first shake out to digest expectations. But that doesn’t mean the trend has changed; I still lean toward a bullish outlook. The key is not to go all-in at once but to learn to buy high and sell low, maintaining a balanced allocation. I’ve diversified into resources like non-ferrous metals, gold, chemicals, and silver; in tech, semiconductors, chips, and computing power; and in new energy, photovoltaics, batteries, and lithium mines. Plus satellite communications and power grid sectors—I’ve spread my investments across these areas. If one sector gets overlooked, others can pick up the slack.

Honestly, seeing my account lose a bit today, I can’t help but feel a little emotional. But then I remind myself that investing is like riding a roller coaster—there are peaks and valleys. Over the past decade, I’ve posted here through many storms, never considering giving up. In the next ten or twenty years, I expect I’ll still be here chatting away. No matter how windy or rainy life gets, the sun will rise again the next day. The market is the same—no matter how turbulent the short-term waves, the long-term trend remains upward.

Have you ever felt that, even knowing the big picture is correct, small fluctuations still make your heart race? Many people do. Patience is the hardest but most valuable trait. With proper allocation, time becomes your friend. When the next wave of gains hits new highs, looking back at today’s small losses will probably seem like a joke.

No matter how the market swings, let’s stay steady together. Don’t get too carried away when prices rise, and don’t panic when they fall. Through wind and rain, I’ll be here with you. Good night, sweet dreams. Hope that when you wake up tomorrow, the sun is shining just right, and your account is smiling too.