If that’s what’s working for you then have at it! IWM just past my ‘buy-rule’ so I had to (as they say) “hold my nose and buy”.
No. It hasn't worked for anybody in a long time. Short trades, yes. Long term, gold looks terminal. But I am sure one day that will reverse and do so violently. Too many short sellers. Too much paper gold. Too much manipulation. Too much worldwide debt (that can't be paid).