The trust holds physical platinum bullion and does not permit lending of the metal or derivatives holdings. With a total expense ratio of 0.5%, PLTM competes on cost efficiency in the commodity ETF space while being formed on January 11, 2018.
Cyborg Score Rationale
PLTM benefits from low fees, physical backing, and institutional-grade management, but is highly concentrated in a single commodity. Performance is volatile and tied entirely to platinum price movements rather than operational efficiency or strategic growth.
Top Insights
Lowest-cost platinum ETF offering on the market
Pays dividends 4 times per year
No lending of metal permitted and cannot hold derivatives, ensuring pure physical platinum exposure
Assets under management of approximately $232.2 million as of recent reporting
Named Competitors
GLD — Gold ETF competitor
SLV — Silver ETF competitor
Bloomberg Commodity Index — Broader commodity benchmark
Recent Developments
As of (June 15, 2026), PLTM trades on NYSE Arca with net assets of approximately $226-232 million
52-week range (as of May 2026): $9.44 to $27.69, reflecting commodity price volatility
Expense ratio remains competitive at 0.50% across the platinum ETF category
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