On January 13th, 2026, CME Group changed the methodology used to set minimum performance bond requirements for precious metals futures. Gold and silver contracts moved from fixed dollar performance bonds to percentage-of-notional margin requirements. While this change may appear technical, its implications are...
The contradiction: cheering dollar gains
There’s a strange contradiction among many gold owners. They buy gold to escape or reduce their dollar exposure but then look to sell that gold when the price of gold rises in dollar terms. And they...
When you open an account with Monetary Metals, funding the account is simple: either ship physical metal you already own to us, or provide bank funds and we purchase gold on your behalf. This metal is initially placed in secured...
How do you report and account for income paid in metal rather than cash?
Earning income in physical gold or silver—rather than in dollars—raises important questions when it comes to tax reporting, regardless of where you're domiciled.
At Monetary Metals we don’t...
Updated on May 19, 2026
One of the most common questions we hear at Monetary Metals is:
“How does a gold lease work?”
It’s a fair question. After all, even the world's most famous investor fails to see the productive potential of this precious metal.
However, while gold leasing might...
Updated on July 16, 2026.
Many investors are often surprised to discover that the term "lease" can describe fundamentally different arrangements.
While traditional bullion bank leasing has existed for decades, the agreements behind it are rarely transparent, and two contracts labeled as “Precious...
At Monetary Metals, we’re dedicated to helping you grow your gold and silver holdings over time.
With our recently released monthly recurring purchases feature, you can schedule recurring purchases of gold and silver, directly from your client portal.
Here’s everything you need...
I launched this business with a simple thesis. Interest will draw gold into the market; without interest, gold disappears into private hoards. The obvious reason is that people want a return. Without a return, they put their gold away and...
Clients of Monetary Metals can watch their ounces grow, view monthly account statements, review current and past lease presentations, and purchase or sell metal, as well as other important features in their Client Portal.
Monetary Metals offers Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for...
