Platinum as a hedge? Looking for views on its current valuation.

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Platinum as a hedge? Looking for views on its current valuation.

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•Been debating adding platinum to my gold IRA allocation.
•I'm looking at platinum from a few angles.
•Firstly, the industrial demand is something I keep an eye on from my day job, specifically the auto sector and hydrogen fuel cell development.

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Been debating adding platinum to my gold IRA allocation. Primarily gold for me, obviously, given the stability and historical performance, but I'm looking at diversifying within precious metals a bit more aggressively. My current gold allocation is comfortably north of $1.5M, but I don't love how much silver I'm holding for the industrial side of things right now, and frankly, some of the premiums on coins are getting a bit out of control.

I'm looking at platinum from a few angles. Firstly, the industrial demand is something I keep an eye on from my day job, specifically the auto sector and hydrogen fuel cell development. It feels like there's a disconnect between that demand trajectory and the current spot price. Secondly, the supply constraints, especially out of South Africa, coupled with the geopolitical risks, make it seem like a really interesting long-term play. I'm not looking for a quick buck, obviously, more of a decade-long hold within my tax-advantaged account.

For those of you with platinum exposure, what's your take? Do you see it as genuinely undervalued right now, or is there something I'm missing that’s keeping the price suppressed? I’ve seen some arguments about substitution risks in catalysts, but that feels a bit overblown given the performance characteristics of platinum itself. Any insights into reputable dealers with good platinum coin or bar offerings would also be appreciated. I usually deal with a few specific brokers for large gold purchases, but they're not always competitive on platinum.

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margaret_chen🏆Advanced (250-500k)

Totally get where you're coming from. I went through a similar thought process a few years back. Had a solid gold base, but felt like I was leaving some diversification on the table within the metals. Ended up dipping my toes into platinum and it's been an interesting ride, to say the least. Definitely has its own set of dynamics compared to gold.

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margaret_chen🏆Advanced (250-500k)Real Investor•less than a minute ago

carol_carter💰Established (100-250k)Real Investor•less than a minute ago

Interesting thought! When you say you're looking at diversifying "a bit more aggressively," does that mean you're thinking of a higher percentage than the typical 5-10% often suggested for platinum in a diversified portfolio, or more about the timing of the entry point?

laura_sanchez💰Established (100-250k)Real Investor✓ Verified•less than a minute ago

Interesting thought process, given the current gold run. While platinum certainly has its industrial uses and could see a boost if manufacturing really takes off, I wonder if it’s truly the best “diversifier” within the precious metals for a gold IRA. Historically, it can be a bit more volatile than gold, tracking industrial demand swings pretty closely. Have you looked at silver as well? It often acts as more of a monetary metal like gold, but with its own industrial demand drivers, offering a slightly different risk profile without veering too far into pure industrial metal territory.

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