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Platinum’s Record High: A Prompt For Investment?

michelle — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:15:13 +0000

Platinum reached a record high on Monday. What does this mean for investors seeking short term growth and safety?

Insight into exploration plans has provided lift for BP

Melissa — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:07:18 +0000

Shares in Britain’s leading company closed near to their highs for the year as investors reacted positively to a series of briefings given by its chief executive to analysts in Texas. For full story, click here

ETF Securities seeking to launch platinum ETF’s

Melissa — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:58:24 +0000

ETF Securities reported to have filed for approval with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of two exchange-traded funds that would give U.S. investors their first opportunity to gain exposure to platinum and palladium through ETFs. For full story, click here

Platinum’s alternative investment appeal

Melissa — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:28:21 +0000

Platinum is on track for the best quarter in over a year, as demand for the metal as an alternative to gold has nudged prices up 23 per cent. Platinum’s premium to gold stood at $213.15 an ounce yesterday, compared with $1,041.83 a year ago.

Platinum ETF’s in popular demand

Melissa — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:42:14 +0000

Platinum is a rare commodity which is facing a price crash in the recent past despite gold’s soaring demand. However, platinum remains a favourite metal for investors to put their money in. But several investors are not aware of platinum exchange traded funds, which are becoming popular among investors in foreign nations now. For full [...]

Platinum’s rebound puzzles analysts

Melissa — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:19:22 +0000

Platinum has bounced more than 30 percent since plunging to a five-year low of approximately $732 an ounce in October. This ascent is occurring despite the absence of physical buying from the industrial sector. This rebound, without appropriate technical recovery is puzzling analysts.

Spot platinum quoted at $860.50/880.50 an ounce

Melissa — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:36:44 +0000

Spot platinum quoted at $860.50/880.50 an ounce, slightly up from $853 late on the earlier session. The industrial precious metals have suffered more from the economic downturn than gold, with platinum and palladium, which are chiefly used in catalytic converters, both dropping significantly from their summer highs. For full story, click here

Gold exceeds platinum in value

Melissa — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:42:01 +0000

Platinum has shed 45 per cent of its value in just nine months. Last Friday the spot price of platinum hit a low of $812.75 per oz. Now, for this first time in 12 years gold has surpassed platinum in value.

After brief retreat, platinum falls again

Melissa — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:10:41 +0000

Platinum started the week off on a good note, prices rose more than 3 percent as the greenback weakened and a renewed optimism on platinum’s future market returned to analysts.

Platinum Investing Glossary of Terms

Melissa — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:34:35 +0000

The Platinum Investing Glossary: This glossary covers investing in junior resource companies. For the experienced investor or the newbie, you should find everything you need here. If not, let us know and we’ll research and add what you’re looking for.