GraniteShares Platinum ETF (PLTM) Performance
PLTM total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −24.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −4.5% total return
- 5 years
- +7.8% a year
- Since first price
- +4.8% a year since 2018
PLTM trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PLTM total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −11.3% | −11.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −2.7% | −2.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −22.7% | −22.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −24.5% | −24.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −4.5% | −4.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +70.6%+19.5%/yr | +70.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +45.6%+7.8%/yr | +45.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 5, 2018 | +49.8%+4.8%/yr | +49.8% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: PLTM vs SPY
From Feb 5, 2018: PLTM grew to $14,982, SPY to $32,881.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PLTM returns by calendar year
4 of 7 full years positive. Best 2025 (+124.5%), worst 2021 (−10.5%). 2026 is year to date.
PLTM annual returns table
| Year | PLTM | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −24.5% | −44.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +124.5% | −15.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −8.9% | −17.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −8.1% | −24.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +10.8% | −28.4% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −10.5% | −28.7% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +10.9% | −42.3% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +20.8% | −12.8% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
PLTM largest drawdowns
Now 44.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | −44.2% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 9 months | 9 months so far |
| Jan 17, 2020 | −42.3% | Mar 19, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 | 2 months | 11 months |
| Feb 19, 2021 | −35.8% | Sep 1, 2022 | Jun 18, 2025 | 1.5 years | 4.3 years |
| Feb 16, 2018 | −23.8% | Aug 15, 2018 | Jan 15, 2020 | 6 months | 1.9 years |
| Dec 26, 2025 | −15.4% | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | 5 days | 11 days |
| Oct 16, 2025 | −11.9% | Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | 35 days | 57 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
PLTM risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +22.8% | +11.4% | +6.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.4% | 27.8% | 25.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.67 | 0.40 | 0.26 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.18 | 0.65 | 0.40 |
| Best month | +27.3% | +27.3% | +27.3% |
| Worst month | −19.2% | −19.2% | −19.2% |
| Best 12 months | +148.8% | +148.8% | +148.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −8.9% | −13.1% | −22.4% |
| Positive months | 58% | 57% | 53% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.53 | 0.40 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.21 | 0.23 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
PLTM rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 93 | −22.4% | +4.4% | +148.8% | 63% |
| 3-year (a year) | 69 | −9.8% | +4.6% | +34.7% | 74% |
| 5-year (a year) | 45 | −1.6% | +3.6% | +14.3% | 91% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2018. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PLTM performance overview
GraniteShares Platinum ETF (PLTM) returned −4.5% over the past year and +7.8% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2018 it has returned +4.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,982. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −44.2%, from Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. PLTM finished 4 of its 7 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+124.5%) and the worst 2021 (−10.5%). Volatility has been 25.6% a year.
Related: PLTM chart. See the PLTM overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PLTM performance FAQ
What is the PLTM return over the past year?
PLTM returned −4.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 4.5%.
What is the average annual return of PLTM?
PLTM has returned +7.8% a year over 5 years, +4.8% a year since February 5, 2018 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in PLTM be worth?
$10,000 invested in PLTM at its first recorded close on February 5, 2018 would be worth about $14,982 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for PLTM?
The worst calendar year was 2021, with a total return of −10.5%. The best was 2025 at +124.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of PLTM?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −44.2% between January 23, 2026 and October 23, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 44.2% below its peak.
How volatile is PLTM?
Over the past 3 years PLTM had an annualized volatility of 31.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.67 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).