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6 Reasons Why Platinum and Palladium Are Likely to Shine in Investment Portfolios

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Gold is up nearly 20 percent in 2016, with investors flocking into the yellow metal for its potential safe-haven benefits as the market evaluates central bank policies and volatility in equities. While the gold rally continues to dominate financial headlines, investors may be missing other precious metals opportunities, like Platinum and Palladium.

Gold is up nearly 20 percent in 2016, with investors flocking into the yellow metal for its potential safe-haven benefits as the market evaluates central bank policies and volatility in equities. While the gold rally continues to dominate financial headlines, investors may be missing other precious metals opportunities, like Platinum and Palladium.

Investors seeking investment alternatives to gold should take a closer look at platinum and palladium. We believe these shiny white metals offer investors great price entry points and powerful long-term growth drivers. Specifically, here are six reasons why investors should consider adding platinum and palladium to their portfolios.

1.    Scarcity

According to the International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA), annual production of platinum and palladium amounts to around 440 tons, much less than many common metals.

Geographically, production is highly concentrated. 58 percent of world primary production of these metals takes place in South Africa and Russia accounts for an additional 26 percent.1  Nearly all of the rest comes from Zimbabwe, Canada, and the United States. Deposits in Russia and North America have high palladium contents while deposits in South Africa and Zimbabwe are richer in platinum.

2.    Stable and Growing Demand

As with any assets, investors need to know where they are putting their money. Most investors probably haven’t thought much about platinum or palladium since their last high school chemistry quiz, although they are probably more familiar with other precious metals like gold and silver.

Platinum and palladium are used mostly for industrial purposes such as the manufacturing of catalytic converters in automobile exhaust systems (platinum for diesel vehicles, palladium for gasoline) which convert pollutant gases into less harmful ones.

Across major consumer markets worldwide, auto sales are increasing and automobile manufacturers continue to increase per-vehicle loadings of each metal to meet more-stringent emissions standards worldwide, particularly in Europe, China and the U.S. These trends translate into highly favorable supply demand dynamics for platinum and palladium.

3.    Favorable Macroeconomic Trends

Coupled with an overall uptick expected this year in industrial production, platinum and palladium’s cyclical economic exposure makes them a potential ideal portfolio alternative. According to recent Bloomberg data, the white metals climbed to the highest level in more than three months, entering bull markets, on speculation that infrastructure spending in China will boost demand for the metals used in auto pollution-control devices. Last week, platinum posted the biggest gain since October, while palladium surged the most since 2001, helped by the outlook for low borrowing costs and rising auto sales in the U.S.

4.    New Emissions Regulations

With favorable supply-demand fundamentals already in place, new emissions regulations could push prices even higher this year. For example, the World Platinum Investment Council and SFA revealed that the rollout of 2016 European emission regulations last year resulted in a 7% rise in platinum loaded into diesel cars.

1 Chamber of Mines of South Africa, Annual Report 2012; figure does not include recycling.

5.    Further Upside Potential

Other factors may also spark higher prices, including dollar depreciation, rising jewelry demand, South African labor unrest (which in 2014 halted mining for five months where 80% of the world’s platinum is sourced), energy security, or an acceleration of mine closings based on the dwindling return on investment (ROI).

6.    Available as an ETF

For investors looking to add exposure to these precious metals to their portfolios, exchange-traded funds offer an easy entry point. They provide access to physically-backed, liquid assets offering pure exposure to the metals without any vaulting or operational issues of a mining stock.

Takeaway for Investors

For a typical investor who probably holds less than 5% of their portfolio in alternatives like commodities, platinum and palladium provide cyclical economic exposure in contrast to gold, which is more defensive in nature. And with industrial production expected to rise this year, platinum and palladium are well- positioned for growth.

So, while most people probably don’t know where platinum and palladium reside on the periodic table, investors seeking alternatives in the commodity space may be wise to seek them out.

Commodities and futures generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors.

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About the Author

Nitesh Shah is a Commodities Strategist at ETF Securities. Nitesh has 13 years of experience as an economist and strategist, covering a wide range of markets and asset classes. Prior to joining ETF Securities, Nitesh was an economist covering the European structured finance markets at Moody’s Investors Service and was a member of Moody’s global macroeconomics team. Before that he was an economist at the Pension Protection Fund and an equity strategist at Decision Economics. He started his career at HSBC Investment Bank. Nitesh holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics and a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University (USA).

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JAAA ETF an aktiv satsning på säkerställda obligationer

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Janus Henderson Tabula USD AAA CLO UCITS ETF USD Acc (JAAA ETF) med ISIN LU2994520851 är en aktivt förvaltad börshandlad fond. Denna ETF ger tillgång till USD CLO:er (collateralised loan obligations) med AAA-rating.

Janus Henderson Tabula USD AAA CLO UCITS ETF USD Acc (JAAA ETF) med ISIN LU2994520851 är en aktivt förvaltad börshandlad fond. Denna ETF ger tillgång till USD CLO:er (collateralised loan obligations) med AAA-rating.

Den börshandlade fondens TER (total expense ratio) uppgår till 0,35 % per år. Ränteintäkterna (kupongerna) i ETFen ackumuleras och återinvesteras.

Den börshandlade fonden lanserades den 26 mars 2025 och har sitt säte i Luxemburg.

En högkvalitativ aktiv USD CLO ETF

En börshandlad fond med collateralised loan obligations som erbjuder ett övertygande alternativ till företag med investment grade-betyg. AAA CLOer syftar till att erbjuda högre avkastning och större kreditspread* för en tillgång av bättre kvalitet med liten känslighet för räntevolatilitet.

*Skillnaden i avkastning mellan värdepapper med liknande löptid men olika kreditkvalitet, ofta använd för att beskriva skillnaden i avkastning mellan företagsobligationer och statsobligationer. Vidgade spreadar indikerar generellt en försämrad kreditvärdighet hos företagslåntagare, medan en minskning indikerar en förbättring.

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Fonden kommer att investera minst 80 % av sitt substansvärde i godtagbara CLO:er (Contract Loans) med valfri löptid som har kreditbetyget AAA (eller motsvarande av ett nationellt erkänt kreditvärderingsinstitut) vid köptillfället, med fokus på USD CLO:er. Om värdepapper i portföljen nedgraderas till under ett kreditbetyg på AAA (eller motsvarande), kommer investeringsförvaltaren att sträva efter att sälja de relevanta värdepapperen så snart som rimligen är möjligt, förutsatt att förvaltaren bedömer att det är i investerarnas bästa intresse.

Portföljförvaltningsstrategier och synpunkter utvecklas med input från diskussioner inom Janus Hendersons CLO-portföljförvaltningsteam och den bredare räntebärande gruppen. Analytiker tilldelas att undersöka specifika möjligheter (inträde, utträde eller annat) och fokusera på de vägledande principerna för att bygga en djup förståelse för säkerheter (typ, jurisdiktion, historisk utveckling), motparter (förvaltare, serviceföretag, hedgeleverantörer), kontroll (juridisk, innehavarens rättigheter, kontroll i fallissemang), kassaflöde (förväntat, stressat, allokering). Som en del av denna process beaktas specifikt EU:s värdepapperiseringsregler. Denna interna forskning kompletteras med data från kreditvärderingsinstitut, investeringsbanker, oberoende analys- och värdepapperiseringsdataleverantörer. Alla rekommendationer är föremål för en minsta granskning med fyra ögon innan de verkställs.

Investeringsmål

Fonden strävar efter att ge avkastning från en kombination av inkomst och kapitaltillväxt på lång sikt genom att investera i en aktivt förvaltad portfölj av AAA-rankade collateralised loan obligations (CLOs). Fonden förvaltas aktivt med hänvisning till J.P. Morgan Collateralized Loan Obligation Index AAA (CLOIE AAA). Delfondens portfölj kan avvika avsevärt från jämförelseindexet.

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Janus Henderson Tabula USD AAA CLO UCITS ETF USD Acc (JAAA ETF) är en europeisk börshandlad kryptovaluta som handlas på London Stock Exchange.

London Stock Exchange är en marknads som få svenska banker och nätmäklare erbjuder access till, men DEGIRO gör det.

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Can crypto outperform amidst the current market turmoil?

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Financial markets have been roiled by President Trump’s tariff policies, leading to sharp volatility across asset classes. US equities have taken the brunt of it, with the S&P 500 down as much as 20% from its January highs. Bond markets are also unstable, reflecting shifting expectations around 2025 interest rates.

Financial markets have been roiled by President Trump’s tariff policies, leading to sharp volatility across asset classes. US equities have taken the brunt of it, with the S&P 500 down as much as 20% from its January highs. Bond markets are also unstable, reflecting shifting expectations around 2025 interest rates.

This wave of macroeconomic uncertainty has made it harder to detect underlying investment trends—especially in crypto. Despite its independence from direct government influence, digital assets haven’t been immune to the turbulence. But while volatility has hit traditional markets hard, crypto has once again shown resilience, underpinned by improving fundamentals and a strengthening regulatory backdrop.

What we’ve learned since November

In the wake of President Trump’s election in November, digital assets were hitting all-time highs. But instead of urging investors to chase returns, we warned against getting swept away by the “FOMO” mindset that often happens with investors in this asset class. Our message was simple: stick to your target allocation and avoid overexposure after sharp price increases. This approach is designed to help investors benefit from crypto’s long-term asymmetric potential without succumbing to emotional swings.

Even before the election the Nasdaq Crypto Index™ (NCI™) had already risen nearly 50% for the year (as of October 31, 2024). Trump’s win added fuel to the fire, boosting optimism that US crypto regulation could finally turn a corner. By year-end, the NCI™ had more than doubled, closing with a 105% gain.

That bullish momentum continued into early 2025, driven by post-halving optimism, improving adoption metrics, and the tailwinds of Trump’s return. However, the tariff shock has since erased much of crypto’s post-election gains, reigniting questions about the asset class’s staying power in a chaotic macro environment. While further corrections are possible, we believe this phase represents another one of those important long-term entry points—just as we’ve seen before.

Why fundamentals still matter

It’s important to keep in mind that crypto’s value and price trajectory isn’t driven solely by macro noise. Several key forces are still working in its favor:

• Bitcoin’s 2024 halving has constrained supply, historically a key catalyst for price appreciation.

• Easing US monetary policy has provided a tailwind to risk assets across the board.

• Institutional adoption continues to grow, with more asset managers, banks, and platforms embracing digital assets in portfolios.

But perhaps the most underappreciated catalyst right now is regulatory clarity in the US. The stance toward the industry has shifted significantly. After years of mixed messages and an enforcement-first approach to regulation, US policymakers are now working toward a more coherent and constructive framework for digital assets. For example:

• There’s real momentum in Congress to pass bipartisan legislation around custody, stablecoins, and crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs)—all of which could serve as gateways for broader institutional participation.

• Regulators are seeking input from the industry, recognizing the need for practical and innovation-friendly rules.

• This policy shift isn’t just eliminating noise—it’s a structural tailwind that could accelerate adoption, investment flows, and long-term utility for digital assets.

Even amid the recent pullback, the NCI™ remains up 7.0% since Trump’s election—outperforming most risk assets and second only to gold, which is up 8.7%. In contrast, the broader “Trump rally has fizzled in traditional markets: the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 are both down more than 10% over the same period, weighed down by tariff fears and growth uncertainty.

That divergence highlights a key point: while crypto remains exposed to global macro risks, its relative strength continues to stand out. And as the regulatory and adoption picture improves, the case for long-term crypto allocations is only growing stronger.

Looking ahead: stay disciplined, think long term

With tariffs reshaping global trade and pushing the world toward a more fragmented economic order, crypto’s borderless, decentralized, and politically neutral nature becomes increasingly relevant. It offers a hedge not only against inflation and currency debasement but also against geopolitical dislocation and systemic risk.

The excitement of late 2024 wasn’t a one-off, and neither is the current wave of fear. Crypto’s long-term role in portfolios remains intact. The temptation to react emotionally—whether by chasing peaks or fleeing during corrections—is strong. But discipline, not emotion, is what wins over time.

With regulatory clarity gaining ground and adoption continuing to advance, we believe digital assets are on solid footing—ready not only to weather the current volatility but to emerge stronger as new regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and use cases unfold in 2025.


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Idag fastställdes utdelningen i MONTDIV april 2025. Montrose Global Monthly Dividend MSCI World UCITS ETF (MONTDIV ETF) fastställdes till 0,39465 kronor per andel. Utdelningen i MONTDIV april 2025 beräknas betalas ut den 12 maj 2025.

Idag fastställdes utdelningen i MONTDIV april 2025. Montrose Global Monthly Dividend MSCI World UCITS ETF (MONTDIV ETF) fastställdes till 0,39465 kronor per andel. Utdelningen i MONTDIV april 2025 beräknas betalas ut den 12 maj 2025.

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Montrose Global Monthly Dividend MSCI World UCITS ETF (MONTDIV ETF) är en europeisk börshandlad fond. Denna fond handlas på Nasdaq Stockholm.

Det betyder att det går att handla andelar i denna ETF genom de flesta svenska banker och Internetmäklare, till exempel  NordnetSAVRDEGIRO och Avanza.

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