What is PLTM and what does it track?

GraniteShares Platinum Trust (PLTM) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) providing diversified exposure to a basket of securities. ETFs trade on major stock exchanges like individual stocks, combining diversification with intraday flexibility.

How large is PLTM in terms of assets under management?

PLTM currently manages approximately $220.74M in assets. Larger funds typically benefit from higher liquidity and tighter bid-ask spreads, reducing trading costs.

Does PLTM pay distributions or dividends?

PLTM currently has a distribution yield of 0.00%. ETF distributions are typically paid monthly or quarterly and are passed through from income generated by the underlying holdings.

What are the costs of holding PLTM?

PLTM has an annual expense ratio (TER) of 0.50%. This fee is deducted directly from the fund's assets. Lower expense ratios are generally preferable, as costs compound over time. The portfolio turnover rate is 0%, reflecting how frequently holdings are replaced within a year.

What does the momentum analysis show for PLTM?

The momentum analysis tracks the daily rate of change of PLTM's smoothed price average. A consistently positive and rising value indicates the ETF's trend is gaining strength. A declining or negative value suggests the trend is weakening.

How often is the PLTM data updated?

All data on this page is updated once per trading day after the US market closes, using official end-of-day prices.

PLTM – GraniteShares Platinum Trust

ETF

Commodities Focused | Inception: 2018-01-22

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$18.06

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+15.46%

Signal Edge

Moderate edge across 1 signals – signal performs above random, not exceptional

55.4

Trend Strength (ADX)

Strong trend – directional signals reliable

Last Trendchange Signal

10.08.26

Date

Signal entry date

$16.83

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+7.31%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

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+20d

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+30d

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+60d

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Trend Overview

Trend Intact – Bullish Setup Composite Score: +6 / 7

PLTM is in a well-structured bull trend. All major signals are aligned: positive swing trend, rising momentum over 29 days, and trend strength confirmed by ADX at 55.4. This is the type of environment where trend-following strategies carry a structural edge.

What to watch

The trend is your friend here. As long as momentum strength continues to hold or rise, the path of least resistance remains higher. Manage the trade with a trailing stop rather than a fixed target.

Latest PLTM Reports

Exchange Traded Funds - Signals PLTM Signal Follow-Up: 10 Days +7.31% Performance Review

Aug 22, 2026

Trendchange Signals and Reviews PLTM Trend Change Signal: 19% Historical Edge Analysis

Aug 11, 2026

PLTM Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 21.08.2026 · Close: $18.06 · ATR14: $2.69

Trend Intact – Bullish Setup Composite Score: +6 / 7

What to watch

The trend is your friend here. As long as momentum strength continues to hold or rise, the path of least resistance remains higher. Manage the trade with a trailing stop rather than a fixed target.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▲ Up · 29d	Strength: 0.88 – Rising
Trend Strength (ADX)	55.4 – Strong	ADX38: 31.0
Volatility (HV30)	38.6% – Calm	HV90: 40.2% \| HV180: 58.4%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Death Cross ✗	Stack: Partially aligned (1/3)
EMA21 Distance	0.51 ATR ↑	EMA21: $16.51
GD200 Extension	-0.9 ATR – Normal	GD20: 3.4 \| GD50: 4.6 \| GD100: 1.1

🚀 Momentum Accelerating

Upward momentum active for 29 days and still gaining strength (current: 0.88). Trend is building, not fading.

💪 Trend Strength – ADX14: 55.4 (Strong)

A strong and well-defined trend. ADX38: 31.0. Trend-following has clear edge here.

🔻 Volatility Calm

HV30: 38.6% | HV90: 40.2% | HV180: 58.4%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.

💀 Death Cross – Long-term Bearish

Death Cross in place. GD50 $16.06 below GD200 $18.48. Long-term structure remains bearish. MA stack: Partially aligned (1/3).

📈 EMA21 – Trend Accelerating

Price is pulling away from the EMA21 ($16.51) with 0.51 ATR distance and growing.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $16.54 (3.4 ATR) | GD50: $16.06 (4.6 ATR) | GD100: $17.55 (1.1 ATR) | GD200: $18.48 (-0.9 ATR). ATR14: $2.69.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2018		-1.21	-5.19	-2.69	0.22	-5.97	2.82	-3.44	T 5.45	1.82	-7.13	-1.37	-20.42
2019	T 3.29	T 5.60	-0.70	4.71	-8.90	1.96	4.11	9.57	-7.88	T 6.55	-5.32	T 7.18	20.73
2020	-2.57	-11.05	-15.57	T 10.44	9.10	-3.87	T 9.82	0.99	-4.93	-6.49	12.21	6.86	8.95
2021	0.85	4.76	0.00	T -0.84	-4.37	-10.43	-3.37	-3.96	-3.65	T 4.38	-12.76	3.72	-10.49
2022	T 6.71	1.79	-6.65	-5.07	2.83	T -9.95	0.92	T -6.84	T 4.20	T 2.60	9.19	2.94	11.82
2023	-6.79	-5.39	T 3.65	7.98	-5.39	-10.07	T 4.31	T 3.80	-5.92	T 5.94	0.46	6.14	-9.05
2024	-6.50	-3.70	T 2.78	4.00	9.34	-2.21	0.09	-3.43	T 8.10	0.05	-3.91	-4.02	-7.88
2025	T 6.15	-2.19	T 4.99	T -1.89	9.43	25.97	-4.59	4.33	T 11.35	0.93	7.65	T 23.47	120.69
2026	-0.15	10.65	-14.70	1.17	-2.94	-19.20	4.89	T 15.77					-12.29

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for PLTM:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
10.08.26	$16.83	6d	+7.31%	+0%	+0%	+0%
03.12.25	$16.02	44d	+10.86%	+23.16%	+44.19%	+12.73%
03.09.25	$13.73	33d	-2.11%	+10.05%	+15.66%	+63.95%
25.04.25	$9.41	43d	+0.85%	+10.84%	+19.98%	+64.93%
12.03.25	$9.58	9d	-1.25%	-2.19%	-2.19%	+0%
10.01.25	$9.31	16d	-1.27%	+1.4%	+0.76%	+0.64%
12.09.24	$9.52	17d	+0.84%	-0.84%	+3.83%	-1.47%
11.03.24	$9.11	21d	-3.18%	+3%	-0.45%	+4.55%
30.10.23	$9.07	16d	-3.92%	-1.27%	-2.05%	+5.54%
29.08.23	$9.56	4d	-7.5%	-7.5%	-7.5%	-5.33%

Signal Statistics – Historical Edge

Calculated edge for PLTM: 15.46%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
10-15%	1	+10.86%	+23.16%	+44.19%	+12.73%	Hold
7-10%	2	+7.51%	+7.22%	+5.78%	+23.89%	Hold
5-7%	1	+5.25%	+5.05%	+7.52%	+13.18%	Hold
3-5%	1	+3.62%	+4.24%	+7.24%	-5.58%	Close
1-3%	4	+1.58%	+3.11%	+4.76%	+4.71%	Close
0-1%	4	+0.6%	+4.48%	+9.16%	+17.8%	Hold
-1-0%	2	-0.46%	+2.75%	-1.99%	+0%	Neg
-3-1%	6	-1.92%	+0.78%	+2.2%	+10.77%	Neg
-5-3%	4	-3.55%	+1.05%	+2.07%	+2.9%	Neg
-7-5%	1	-6.36%	-6.36%	-6.36%	-8.1%	Neg
-10-7%	1	-7.5%	-7.5%	-7.5%	-5.33%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 0% after 10 days

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No Options Data Available

Options flow data for PLTM is not yet tracked. Check back after the next market session.

About GraniteShares Platinum Trust

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.

Fund Overview

Metric	Value
Assets under Management	$220.74 M
Expense Ratio	0.50%
Dividend Yield	0.00%
Portfolio Turnover	0%
YTD Return	-598.41%
3-Year Return	24.28%
5-Year Return	9.28%

Frequently Asked Questions – GraniteShares Platinum Trust (PLTM)

Disclaimer: All trade history on this page reflects the author's personal trading activity only. This is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. See our full Disclaimer.