Platinum Bars: Inflation Protection For Your Portfolio
Build a stronger financial future with precious metals like platinum bullion bars. Let Swiss America guide you in ways to preserve and grow your wealth.
Reasons to invest in platinum bars
Here are key reasons to diversify your investment portfolio with platinum:
- Rarity and industrial demand: Platinum is rarer than gold and crucial in many industries, especially automotive and green technologies.
- Portfolio diversification and long-term value: Adding platinum can help spread investment risk and potentially hedge against inflation.
- Supply constraints: Limited platinum mining operations worldwide can lead to supply shortages, potentially driving up prices.
- Tangible asset: Unlike stocks or bonds, platinum bars offer a physical store of value you can hold and control directly.
How to buy platinum bars in 3 easy steps
Ready to purchase platinum bullion bars? Here's how:
Step 1: Call us for a consultation: Our experienced advisors can help support your investment goals and help you make the best decision for your needs.
Step 2: Place your order: Once you've decided on which platinum bars to buy, we'll guide you through a secure and simple purchasing process.
3. Receive your platinum: We'll safely deliver your platinum bullion bars or other precious metals to your chosen location.
Should I buy platinum bars or platinum coins?
Choosing between the various platinum options depends on your investment goals:
Platinum bars
- Platinum bars have lower premiums over the spot price. This means you can get more metal for your money.
- They are available in various weights, such as 1 oz, 10 oz, and more, which gives you flexible investment sizes.
- Bars are easier to store in larger quantities and are preferred by investors who want to maximize the metal content for their investment.
- Bars might need extra testing before sale to check they're real and pure. This can take time and cost money, making them harder to sell quickly than well-known coins.
Platinum Coins
- Buyers recognize coins easily, so they sell quicker than bars.
- Coins can gain numismatic value, which means the collector's value beyond metal content, potentially making them worth more than bars.
- Coins come in smaller sizes than most bars. You can buy fractions of an ounce, making investing smaller amounts easier or adjusting your investment size.
- Popular options include the American Platinum Eagle and the Canadian Platinum Maple Leaf, which investors widely recognize and trade.
Common types of platinum bars
Here are common platinum bars:
PAMP Suisse platinum bars
Known for the Lady Fortuna design, these Swiss bars are highly pure and come with an assay certificate.
Credit Suisse platinum bars
Simple in design with the Credit Suisse logo, weight, and purity, these bars are reliable and include an assay certificate.
Valcambi platinum bars
Produced by Swiss refiner Valcambi, these bars display the company's logo, weight, and purity and are sealed with an assay certificate.
Perth Mint platinum bars
These Australian bars have the Perth Mint logo and weight/purity inscriptions, are packaged in tamper-evident plastic, and come with an assay certificate.
Johnson Matthey platinum bars
These bars have the Johnson Matthey logo, weight, and purity and include an assay certificate.
Platinum's current spot price
The spot price determines platinum bar costs. Here's how it works:
- Constant fluctuation: Platinum prices change frequently throughout the trading day, influenced by economic conditions, currency rates, and market demand.
- Basis for pricing: We use the spot price as a baseline for pricing our platinum bars.
- Final price: Your final price includes the spot price and manufacturing, distribution, and services costs.
Platinum bar sizes and weights
Here are common platinum bar sizes and weights:
- 1 gram platinum bars
- 5-gram platinum bars
- 10-gram platinum bars
- 20-gram platinum bars
- 1 oz platinum bars
- 50-gram platinum bars
- 100-gram platinum bars
- 5 oz platinum bars
- 10 oz platinum bars
- 500-gram platinum bars
- 1 kilogram platinum bars
What to look for in a platinum bar
Our advisors can help you select precious metal bars by focusing on these key factors:
- Purity: Look for a high purity bar, typically .9995 fine platinum.
- Brand: We only sell platinum bullion from reputable, well-known refiners.
- Certification: Our bars have assay certificates that verify their weight and purity.
- Weight: Make sure the bar's weight fits your investment plan. Smaller bars are easier to buy and sell, while larger bars usually cost less per ounce.
How can you safely buy platinum bullion?
Follow these guidelines for your platinum bullion investment:
- Choose reputable precious metals dealers: Choose an experienced and trusted dealer like Swiss America, which has been helping clients invest in precious metal products for over 40 years.
- Understand pricing: Review current spot prices and look for low premiums.
- Verify authenticity: Check for assay certificates and verify mint marks.
- Secure transactions: Be sure only to use bank transfers or credit cards and insured shipping methods.
- Plan for safekeeping: Consider secure storage options such as home safes, bank deposit boxes, or professional vault services.
- Know the policies: Research the dealer's buyback and return terms.
Choosing platinum dealers
Looking for the right dealer? Here's what to consider:
- Established reputation and proven track record
- Valid licensing and active industry memberships
- Easy-to-understand pricing and straightforward policies
- Expert guidance and help
- Certified genuine products
- Quick and supportive customer service
- Secure transaction and shipping practices
A reliable dealer puts your investment goals first, offering both education and products.
Platinum bars vs other precious metals
If you're considering other precious metals, here's a comparison of your options:
Gold bars
Many consider gold a safe and secure investment. It tends to hold its value over time and is easy to buy and sell worldwide.
Gold's higher value per ounce means you can store more wealth in a smaller space. For example, $50,000 in gold bars might fit in a shoebox, whereas the same value in silver could fill a small safe. This makes gold easier to store at home or in a bank vault, especially for larger investments.
Silver bars
Silver is more budget-friendly than gold, making it a good choice if you're just starting out in precious metal investing. Its price can change faster than gold's, which means you might see bigger gains but also bigger drops.
The world uses silver in many everyday products, not just for investing. This includes cell phones, solar panels, and even some medical tools. This commercial use can affect silver's price, sometimes driving prices up when these industries are doing well.
Platinum
Platinum is rarer than gold, but it often costs less. Car makers use platinum in catalytic converters, which affects the price of the auto industry. The market for platinum is smaller than gold, so it might take longer to buy or sell when you want to. This can be a positive or negative, depending on your investment plans.
Platinum bars: FAQs
Can I buy a bar of platinum?
Yes, you can buy a platinum bar from Swiss America with the help of our experts, who provide personalized advice and secure transactions.
What is the price of 1 oz of platinum?
The price of 1 oz of platinum varies daily. Call our expert team today for the most accurate and competitive rates!
What is the best way to buy platinum?
For the best experience, buy platinum from reputable dealers like Swiss America. We offer expert advice, genuine products, transparent pricing, and secure transactions.