Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced significant drops over the past month, with gold ETFs down by an average of 6.51% and silver ETFs by 9.18%. Experts attribute the plunge to easing global trade tensions, cautious Federal Reserve policies, and domestic profit-booking. They urge investors to maintain a long-term perspective, utilize Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), and consider these metals for portfolio diversification rather than short-term trading.