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GraniteShares Platinum Trust (PLTM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/11/2025: PLTM (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 11.84% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/11/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.5 | 52 Weeks Range 8.72 - 13.83 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.72 - 13.83 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
GraniteShares Platinum Trust
ETF Overview
Overview
GraniteShares Platinum Trust (PLTM) is designed to track the spot price of platinum, less trust expenses. It offers investors a simple and cost-effective way to gain exposure to the platinum market without the complexities of trading physical platinum.
Reputation and Reliability
GraniteShares is a smaller ETF provider specializing in commodity-related ETFs. While they are not as well-known as larger issuers, they are generally considered reliable within their niche.
Management Expertise
The management team focuses on providing efficient and transparent access to commodity markets through their ETF products.
Investment Objective
Goal
The investment goal of PLTM is to reflect the performance of the price of platinum, less the expenses of the Trustu2019s operations.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: PLTM aims to track the spot price of platinum by holding physical platinum bullion.
Composition The ETF holds physical platinum bullion stored in secure vaults.
Market Position
Market Share: Limited, as platinum ETFs are a niche market.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 25530000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- PPLT
Competitive Landscape
The platinum ETF market is dominated by PPLT. PLTM offers a lower expense ratio, potentially making it attractive to cost-conscious investors, but it has significantly lower AUM and trading volume than PPLT. PLTM is at a disadvantage compared to PPLT as a much smaller player.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Reflects the performance of platinum; past performance is not indicative of future results. Data unavailable to include for representation.
Benchmark Comparison: The benchmark is the spot price of platinum.
Expense Ratio: 0.495
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume for PLTM is relatively low, which can affect the ease of buying and selling shares.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread can be wider than more liquid ETFs, potentially increasing transaction costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Platinum prices are influenced by factors such as automotive demand (catalytic converters), industrial applications, and supply disruptions from mining regions, as well as overall macroeconomic conditions.
Growth Trajectory
The growth trajectory depends on the future demand for platinum, particularly in the automotive and industrial sectors. Any changes to holding sizes are unavailable.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
PLTM's primary advantage is its focus on providing pure exposure to platinum. PLTM has a slightly lower expense ratio, but not by enough to establish an competitive advantage. The fund's small size and low trading volume present a competitive challenge. Despite these features, PPLT dominates the market with significantly higher AUM.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Platinum prices are volatile, making PLTM a potentially risky investment.
Market Risk
The value of PLTM is subject to the fluctuations in the price of platinum, which can be influenced by various economic and geopolitical factors.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors who believe in the long-term appreciation of platinum and seek a convenient way to access the commodity market may find PLTM suitable.
Market Risk
PLTM is best suited for investors with a higher risk tolerance who are looking to diversify their portfolio with a commodity investment. It may be suitable for both long-term investors and active traders.
Summary
GraniteShares Platinum Trust (PLTM) offers investors direct exposure to the price of platinum. While it has a slightly lower expense ratio compared to its main competitor, its smaller AUM and lower trading volume create liquidity challenges. The fund's performance is directly tied to the price fluctuations of platinum, making it a volatile investment. It is best suited for risk-tolerant investors who believe in the long-term potential of platinum.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- GraniteShares Platinum Trust ETF Fact Sheet
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About GraniteShares Platinum Trust
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The Shares are intended to constitute a simple and cost-effective means of making an investment similar to an investment in platinum. An investment in allocated physical platinum bullion requires expensive and sometimes complicated arrangements in connection with the assay, transportation and warehousing of the metal. It is non-diversified.
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