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Summary Platinum started the year with a bang, building on its record run in 2025 that delivered a return of over 125%, second only to silver among precious metals. One of earth’s rarest metals, platinum’s unique physical properties make it indispensable for cutting emissions, powering fuel cells, and supporting critical industrial technologies. Platinum is also benefiting from the rotation to precious metals and safe-haven investments, as investors look to diversify amid market volatility, geopolitical risk, dollar depreciation, and easing interest rates. SA Quant identified two Strong Buy ETFs that offer investors direct, efficient, and low-cost exposure to the spot price of platinum. I am Steven Cress, Head of Quantitative Strategies at Seeking Alpha. I manage the quant ratings and factor grades on stocks and ETFs in Seeking Alpha Premium. I also lead Alpha Picks, which selects the two most attractive stocks to buy each month, and also determines when to sell them. Platinum’s Record Surge Platinum soared to start 2026, continuing to build on its record run last year. Platinum hit an all-time high and booked its strongest annual return on record in 2025, fueled by the EU dropping its 2035 combustion-engine ban and trade
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