What Lear Capital Subscribers Want to Learn: Silver Shines as Top Topic
At Lear Capital, we're always looking for ways to provide value to our community of investors and keep you informed about the trends shaping the markets, the economy, and the precious metals landscape. To better understand what you want to learn more about, we recently asked our subscribers to weigh in on the topics they find most relevant today.
Here's what you told us.
The Top 5 Topics You Want to Learn More About
We asked, "Which topics would you like to learn more about from Lear Capital?" and invited respondents to select all that applied. Here’s how the results came in:
- Silver: Industrial Demand, Supply Shortages & Price Potential - 59.8%
- The Declining U.S. Dollar - 42.5%
- Artificial Intelligence: How It's Changing the Economy and Metals Demand - 39.1%
- Precious Metals IRAs: How They Work & Why They Matter - 36.0%
- Digital Currencies & Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) - 29.5%
It's clear that silver is top of mind, and for good reason.
Your Instincts Are Spot On: It's Silver's Time to Shine
Silver isn't just a popular topic; it may be one of the most overlooked opportunities in the market today. If you selected silver as your top interest, your instincts are aligned with the data and momentum we're seeing right now. Consider these four reasons silver deserves a closer look:
1. Silver Just Hit a 13-Year High
Silver prices recently reached their highest level in over a decade, yet many analysts believe we're still in the early innings of a broader upward trend. Momentum is building, and silver's breakout may be just beginning.
2. The Gold-to-Silver Ratio Remains Elevated
The gold-to-silver ratio, how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold, is still historically high, sitting around 90. That typically signals that silver is undervalued relative to gold and has more room to run. If the ratio reverts to historical norms, silver could rise significantly.
3. Global Supply Deficit
Silver has been in a structural supply deficit for multiple years. According to the Silver Institute, 2024 marked the fourth straight year of a silver shortage, with industrial demand continuing to outpace mining and recycling supply. Supply-and-demand economics suggest that persistent deficits often lead to higher prices.
4. Industrial Demand and AI Growth
Silver is essential to modern technology, from solar panels and electric vehicles to 5G and medical applications. Now, artificial intelligence is accelerating the need for advanced computing, which in turn increases demand for silver in semiconductors and other critical components.
A Word on the Dollar: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
The second most-selected topic in our poll was the declining U.S. dollar, a concern we share. The dollar recently posted its worst first half since 1973. Much of this decline is driven by surging federal debt, rising fiscal deficits, and an erosion of global confidence in U.S. monetary policy.
As the dollar weakens, it takes more of those dollars to buy tangible assets. Historically, this has translated into higher prices for gold and silver, making them natural hedges in a period of currency devaluation.
What This Means for You
Silver's appeal isn't just historical; it's highly relevant to today's economy. It sits at the crossroads of currency instability, industrial innovation, and supply constraints.
Combine that with heightened geopolitical uncertainty, rising interest costs, and a weakening U.S. dollar, and you get the perfect storm for precious metals, especially silver, to shine.
If you haven't yet considered adding silver to your portfolio, now may be the time.
What’s Next from Lear Capital
We heard you loud and clear, and we're working on new educational resources focused on silver, the weakening dollar, the impact of AI on metals demand, precious metals IRAs, and more. Be on the lookout for in-depth guides, expert commentary, articles, and videos on the topics you care about most.
While those were the top picks, we also plan to cover all the topics you suggested, no matter how small, because every question matters when it comes to protecting your wealth. And if you'd like to learn how to add silver to your IRA or speak with a Lear representative, we're always here to help. Call us at 855-271-2873 to explore your options.