Price ratios often operate akin to rubber bands: if the ratio starts to increase, the rubber band may get stretched, but will snap back to achieve its baseline of minimal tension.
Precious metals are roaring back after the announcement of a permanent Iran ceasefire, but the Aberdeen Physical Platinum Shares ETF ( NYSEARCA :PPLT ) is worth paying attention to if you want to buy into a more long-term rally.
Income investors typically screen for yield, yet abrdn Platinum ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:PPLT) keeps showing up in their watchlists despite paying zero dividend.
Aberdeen Standard Physical Platinum Shares ETF delivered over 100% total return in the past year as platinum caught up with gold and silver. Following a strong run, we are downgrading PPLT to 'Hold,' as its price no longer offers an attractive entry point. Platinum's correlation with gold and silver has normalized; future performance will hinge on inflation and interest rate dynamics, not undervaluation.
The abrdn Platinum ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:PPLT) has surged 185% over the past year, transforming platinum from an overlooked industrial metal into a standout commodity performer.
As 2025 draws to a close, the financial world is fixated on gold, and rightly so. The yellow metal has shattered nominal records, driven by geopolitical instability and central bank buying.
PPLT ETF hits a 52-week high, up nearly 155% from its low, fueled by platinum supply tightness, auto demand, and rising safe-haven interest.
Platinum ETF PPLT hits a 52-week high, up 85% from lows. Supply crunch & rising demand could fuel more gains ahead.
The Platinum ETF PPLT stands out as my top investment pick to 2030, offering unique supply/demand dynamics and inflation hedge potential. PPLT benefits from constrained supply, especially after major production cuts in South Africa, and is trading near breakeven costs, despite rising demand. Unlike gold, PPLT remains undervalued, with low correlation to other assets, making it a strong portfolio diversifier and potential alpha-generator.
PPLT has soared 40% in 2025, outpacing GLD and SLV, as platinum gains from tight supply, clean energy use and rising demand.
Platinum prices are gaining momentum after years of underperformance. On May 21, 2025, spot platinum rose by $18 an ounce to $1,076, following a 5% hike on May 20, per Bloomberg data, as quoted on barrons.com.
Unlike many commodity ETFs, PPLT holds physical platinum bullion in London vaults, eliminating risks associated with futures contracts. Platinum has significant industrial uses (catalytic converters, jewelry) and potential as an investment asset, making it distinct from purely monetary precious metals. Platinum has historically shown a strong correlation with gold and silver, but has recently lagged their performance, suggesting potential for significant catch-up gains.