Platinum prices have been on the rise since the 2008 market meltdown due to increased demand in China, Russia and Brazil’s auto markets. Platinum is similar to silver in that it is used as an industrial metal so prices are sensitive economic sentiment. [Why Platinum ETFs are Outperforming]
Platinum ETFs/ETNs include:
- ETFS Physical Platinum Shares (NYSEArca: PPLT)
- iPath Platinum ETN (NYSEArca: PGM)
- E-TRACS Platinum ETN (NYSEArca: PTM)
ETFS Physical Platinum Shares
Tisha Guerrero contributed to this article.