Platinum Futures – NYMEX
Platinum price for the NYMEX benchmark contract, traded in the United States.
Platinum futures traded on NYMEX are a leading global benchmark for platinum prices, widely used as a reference for industrial and investment demand.
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What is "the platinum price"?
The platinum price quoted here corresponds to the futures contract traded on the NYMEX in New York, expressed in dollars per troy ounce (about 31.1 grams). It is the most widely followed global benchmark for this precious metal.
How do I invest in platinum?
Individual investors can hold physical platinum (bars, coins), physically-backed ETFs, or use futures or CFDs (leveraged, higher-risk products); some gain indirect exposure through shares of mining companies.
Why is platinum linked to the auto industry?
Platinum is a key component of catalytic converters in diesel engines, which convert polluting exhaust gases before release into the atmosphere, making its demand sensitive to diesel vehicle sales and emissions standards. It is also used in hydrogen fuel cells, a developing energy technology.
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