Lear Capital Blog

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  Why Smart Money Is Ditching Paper Gold for the Real Thing

  As market volatility heats up in 2025, many investors are looking for ways to shield their wealth from inflation, political uncertainty, and the growing instability in global markets. Gold has always been a go-to hedge in times like these, but not all gold investments are created equal. In fact, a growing number of ultra-wealthy investors …

  By Kathrynn Ward on June 4, 2025
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  5 Reasons Smart Money Is Investing in Gold and Silver

  5 Reasons Smart Money Is Investing in Gold and Silver As economic and geopolitical uncertainty rises in 2025, some of the world's most experienced investors are quietly increasing their exposure to physical assets, specifically gold and silver. While headlines focus on stock rallies and rate cuts, the smart money is making moves that suggest a …

  By Kathrynn Ward on May 29, 2025
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  America's Credit Downgrade: What It Means for Your Money and Why Gold May Be the Smart Play

  On May 16, 2025, Moody's Investors Service made a historic move by downgrading the U.S. government's credit rating from the highest possible rank of Aaa to Aa1. This may sound like a technical shift, but for millions of Americans, it's anything but trivial. The downgrade carries serious implications for the economy, for interest rates, and …

  By Kathrynn Ward on May 22, 2025
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  Silver Price Predictions: Why Now Could Be the Smartest Time to Buy Silver

  For investors keeping a close eye on the precious metals market, silver is expected to shine brighter than it has in years. With bullish forecasts from respected analysts, a historically stretched gold-to-silver ratio, and industrial demand outpacing supply, all signs point to a breakout opportunity. The question isn't if silver will move, it's when and …

  By Kathrynn Ward on May 15, 2025
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  Stagflation: The Looming Economic Threat and How Gold & Silver Can Help Shield Your Wealth

  What Is Stagflation? Most investors are familiar with two basic economic climates: booms, where the economy grows, jobs are plentiful, and inflation might rise moderately, and recessions, where growth slows, unemployment rises, and inflation typically drops. But what happens when the economy stalls and inflation still keeps rising? That’s stagflation - a rare and deeply …

  By Kathrynn Ward on May 8, 2025