Investors seeking to diversify their portfolios have long turned to precious metals like gold. However, silver, platinum, and palladium offer similar benefits with varying price points and industrial applications. These metals have shown low correlations with traditional markets, reducing risk and providing a hedge against volatility. The demand for silver, platinum, and palladium is on the rise, fueled by their use in various industries such as solar panels and automotive manufacturing.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs) have emerged as viable alternatives for investors looking to gain exposure to precious metals without the challenges associated with physical metal investments, such as liquidity constraints, storage issues, and premiums. These investment vehicles provide a convenient way for investors to tap into the potential of precious metals.
Among the ASX-listed precious metals ETFs, there are options catering to various preferences and investment strategies. Global X Physical Silver, with total assets under management of AU$400.43 million, offers investors access to the silver market, providing diversification benefits during market volatility. The ETP has shown a 13.14 percent return over the past five years and carries a management fee of 0.49 percent.
For those looking for a broader exposure to precious metals, the Global X Physical Precious Metals Basket, with total assets under management of AU$60.01 million, holds physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. This ETP provides a diversified approach to precious metals investing and has delivered a return of 7.76 percent over the past five years, with a management fee of 0.44 percent.
Investors interested in platinum specifically can consider the Global X Physical Platinum ETP, which has total assets under management of AU$21.75 million. This ETP offers exposure to platinum held in JP Morgan storage facilities. Platinum’s value as both a precious metal and an industrial commodity makes it an attractive option for portfolio diversification. The ETP has recorded a return of 1.75 percent over the past five years, with a management fee of 0.49 percent.
Similarly, Global X Physical Palladium, with total assets under management of AU$10.76 million, provides investors with a secure means to invest in palladium backed by physical holdings. Palladium’s dual appeal as a precious metal and an industrial component in the automotive sector makes it a compelling investment choice. Despite a negative return of 10 percent over the last five years, the ETP has shown an overall return of 11.38 percent since inception, with a management fee of 0.49 percent.
As the demand for precious metals continues to evolve alongside industrial advancements and market dynamics, these ASX-listed precious metals ETFs offer investors an avenue to capitalize on the potential growth and diversification benefits of silver, platinum, and palladium. By incorporating these ETPs into their portfolios, investors can navigate market fluctuations and position themselves strategically in the evolving landscape of precious metals investing.
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