GLD - new sell signal this week.
SLV - on buy signal.
GDX - on sell signal.
XGD.TO - on sell signal.
CEF - new sell signal.
The long term ratio broke down this week, therefore, upon a cycle bottom and new buy signals, metal ETFs are preferred over stock ETFs.
Summary
Long term - on major sell signal.
Short term - on mixed signals.
Gold sector cycle - down as of Oct 13.