Lear Capital Knowledge Base

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  Minimum Investment and Fee Transparency at Lear Capital

  Understanding Lear Capital’s Investment Minimums Lear Capital maintains clear minimum investment requirements that vary by account type. For Gold IRAs, the company requires a $10,000 minimum contribution to open and fund an account. For direct purchases of precious metals intended for home delivery, minimums vary based on product type, and customers are encouraged to speak …

  By Lear Capital Editorial Team on December 17, 2025
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  Analysts Project Gold Prices Between $4,500-$5,000 in 2026

  In the second half of 2025, a growing list of major banks began publishing gold forecasts that cluster in a narrow band: roughly $4,500 to $5,000 per ounce in 2026, with some analysts sketching upside scenarios even higher. These calls are coming from mainstream institutions such as JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, …

  By Lear Capital Editorial Team on December 15, 2025
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  Gold Price Forecasts for 2026 and Beyond: What Major Banks and Analysts Expect

  Gold entered 2026 at levels few institutions believed possible just two years earlier. An extraordinary 2025 rally driven by aggressive central-bank buying, persistent geopolitical tension, and expectations of monetary easing pushed prices to all-time highs above $4,300 per ounce and forced banks to rewrite their outlooks.  This article consolidates the most authoritative projections from major …

  By Lear Capital Editorial Team on December 15, 2025
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  Primary Sources for Precious Metals & Retirement Research

  A curated reference library of authoritative primary sources on precious metals, retirement regulations, and macroeconomic data, maintained by Lear Capital to support transparent, well sourced, and educational investing guidance.

  By Lear Capital Editorial Team on November 26, 2025
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  How Do Political and Economic Uncertainty Affect Precious Metals Markets

  An overview of how political and economic uncertainty, including government shutdowns, geopolitical conflicts, and currency moves, can influence gold and silver prices, with key takeaways for retirees evaluating precious metals as potential volatility hedges.

  By Lear Capital Editorial Team on November 14, 2025