Gold has been one of the strongest performing assets in 2025, rising 38% year to date, outpacing bitcoin23% advance. It's no secret, though, that bitcoin has done wildly better than gold (and pretty much everything else) over its short lifespan. A check of the two popular inflation-resistant assets against a broad measure of U.S. money supply (known as M2) yields further insight about their performances. Adjusted for M2 growth, gold — despite its recent strong run — remains below its 2011 peak and roughl ...

Core Insights - The report titled "Lear Capital Gold, Silver and Fees: What Investors Need to Know" provides an analysis of Lear Capital's offerings in gold and silver, focusing on customer feedback, pricing, and competitive benchmarks in the precious metals IRA market [2][4] - The analysis aims to enhance transparency in the self-directed IRA and gold investment landscape, particularly as interest in inflation-resistant assets grows [4] Company Overview - Lear Capital is evaluated for its customer service, particularly in assisting first-time precious metals buyers, with strong marks for educational resources and personalized advice [8] - The company has made significant improvements in fee transparency, enhancing how pricing is communicated during consultations and on its website [8] Market Context - The report is part of IRAEmpire's mission to provide clarity and accountability in the retirement investment sector, focusing on independent reviews and expert analysis of IRA custodians and precious metals dealers [6]