GLD - on buy signal.
SLV - on buy signal.
GDX - on sell signal.
XGD.TO - on sell signal.
CEF - on buy signal.
The long term trends can last for many years.
Summary
Long term - on major sell signal since Mar 2012 when $HUI was at 550.
Short term - on mixed signals.
Gold sector cycle - down.
Only aggressive and nimble traders should participate in the current market condition.