The best platinum shares depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
5 platinum shares to watch
We round up a selection of shares in or related to the precious metals industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.
- Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)
- ASA Gold and Precious Metals (ASA)
- Tiffany-and-Co (TIF)
- Sibanye Stillwater (SBSW)
- Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM)
3 tools to help identify new investments
We've compiled a list of platinum shares to keep an eye on, but the share market is volatile, and trends can change daily.
If you're actively trading share, staying on top of new industry trends and rising share can take a lot of time. Here are some of my favourite tools to keep up with trends and get new trading ideas.
- Share screeners. You can use an online share screener like Finviz or TradingView to see what stocks are making the biggest moves today and narrow your search by industry and market cap. Screeners are most beneficial for technical traders who have set criteria in mind for their trades. For example, if you're looking for stocks trending today in the precious metals industry, you can pull a list of all mid-cap and large-cap stocks for that industry and sort by percent change since opening.
- Newsletters. Some of my favourites include the Motley Fool Stock Advisor and the Alpha Boost and Cherry Picks newsletters published by Tastyworks. Newsletters can be a great way to find companies that may be worth investing in for the long haul.
- Social media. While I'd never make a trade based on a Reddit thread alone, social platforms like Reddit, Twitter and Tiktok can be useful tools for staying on top of what companies people are talking about. The trendiness of a stock can directly influence its price — but those trends can also be volatile. While social media can occasionally help buy-and-hold investors, it tends to be a more practical tool for active traders.
Take a deeper dive into platinum stocks
If you're interested in investing in the precious metals industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.
How to buy platinum shares
Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one or more of these platinum shares
- Compare share trading platforms. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. You'll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like FNV or ASA.
- Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
- Choose an order type. Invest in the platinum stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
- Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you've invested in the precious metals industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it's time to sell.
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Compare online trading platforms by fees, asset types and bonuses to find the best for your investment in platinum stocks.
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How we picked theseImportant: The standard brokerage fee displayed is the trade cost for new customers to purchase $1,000 of either Australian or US shares. Where a platform charges different fees for both US and Australian shares we show the lower of the two. Where both CHESS sponsored and custodian shares are offered, we display the cheapest option.
Bottom line
While it's possible to turn a profit investing in platinum stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — platinum stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the precious metals industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you're new to investing, or if it's been awhile since you've taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best features in your trading account.
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