Tuesday 9 December 2014

PLATINUM... A Good Alternative Investment Option !!

Platinum is one of the most popular and expensive precious metals that is high in demand today. The reason why Platinum prices are high is because there is a limited supply available of the metal. Platinum is attracting more people towards it because it is believed that the metal makes a good investment choice. Investment in Platinum can be done in different ways such as buying Platinum coins, Platinum bars and Platinum ETFs.

There are two types of Platinum coins available; one is the Platinum investor coin and the other is found in the form of a collectible item. Those who are looking to invest in Platinum and don’t have a high budget to start with should invest their money in Platinum coins or try their luck with the Platinum exchange traded fund. The Platinum ETF is the same as the Platinum bar in the sense that it is marked with extreme volatility and the price of the investment option varies on its demand and supply in the market.

There are two types of Platinum investments; namely physical Platinum investment and non physical Platinum investment. In physical Platinum investment, the investor gets the metal in the physical form (bar or coins). Investors who are seeking to invest purely in Platinum should choose the Platinum investor bar or coin instead of the collectible coin. Collectibles are generally more expensive. Moreover, bars on the other hand are sold on very little premium and are relatively scarce in availability as compared to coins.

Similarly, investors who are interested in non physical investment can do so by buying shares of Platinum mining firms or opt to buy the Platinum based exchange traded fund. Non physical investment is easier as compared to the physical Platinum investment and can be done so in a much quicker manner.

Investors who are looking to invest in Platinum collectible coins should ready their pockets as they are much more expensive and have a higher value than their face value. It is also important to check the coins for different characteristics such as their condition, age and rarity. Collectible coins should be free of dents and scratches as if they are not, they will be sold at a lesser value. Age of the coin is also very important because it will allow individuals to find out when the coin was minted. Another important thing to look for in Platinum collectible coins is rarity of the coins. The rarity element is extremely important as if the coin that is invested in is rare, it will become very hard for sellers to find suitable buyers for it in the market.

Investing in Platinum makes a sound choice but it is important to be very careful regarding what type of investment option you want to go with. Always keep a tab on Platinum prices in order to possess a good know how about the market before investing in it. Moreover, it is also recommended to not be hasty with decisions and prepare yourself before you go ahead with any investment. 

The Investment is Still a Good Option if Risk to Reward Ratio is Considered, Buying on Decline can be advised with the Targets shown in Charts. But Better understand these are Future Contracts and associated with Risk.