abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (PPLT) Performance
PPLT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −24.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −5.1% total return
- 5 years
- +7.7% a year
- 10 years
- +4.6% a year
- Since first price
- −0.7% a year since 2010
PPLT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PPLT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −11.6% | −11.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −2.8% | −2.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −22.9% | −22.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −24.6% | −24.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −5.1% | −5.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +69.7%+19.3%/yr | +69.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +44.7%+7.7%/yr | +44.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +56.8%+4.6%/yr | +56.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −6.1%−0.4%/yr | −6.1% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 8, 2010 | −11.6%−0.7%/yr | −11.6% | — | — | — |
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: PPLT vs SPY
From Jan 8, 2010: PPLT grew to $8,836, SPY to $89,103.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PPLT returns by calendar year
7 of 15 full years positive. Best 2025 (+124.5%), worst 2015 (−26.7%). 2026 is year to date.
PPLT annual returns table
| Year | PPLT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −24.6% | −44.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +124.5% | −15.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −8.9% | −17.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −8.2% | −24.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +10.4% | −28.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −10.8% | −28.6% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +10.8% | −42.5% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +20.9% | −12.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −15.0% | −24.6% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +2.4% | −14.5% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +0.7% | −24.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −26.7% | −35.7% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −12.6% | −22.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −11.5% | −25.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +9.8% | −19.9% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −21.7% | −28.4% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
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.
PPLT largest drawdowns
Now 44.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2011 | −70.7% | Mar 19, 2020 | Dec 22, 2025 | 8.6 years | 14.3 years |
| Jan 23, 2026 | −44.3% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 9 months | 9 months so far |
| Dec 26, 2025 | −15.3% | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | 5 days | 11 days |
| Apr 26, 2010 | −14.0% | Jul 1, 2010 | Nov 4, 2010 | 2 months | 6 months |
| Jan 19, 2010 | −10.9% | Feb 8, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | 20 days | 2 months |
| Apr 29, 2011 | −10.6% | Jun 27, 2011 | Aug 22, 2011 | 59 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
PPLT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +22.6% | +11.3% | +4.5% | +0.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.3% | 27.8% | 24.7% | 23.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.67 | 0.39 | 0.21 | 0.07 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.17 | 0.64 | 0.33 | 0.10 |
| Best month | +27.0% | +27.0% | +27.0% | +27.0% |
| Worst month | −19.0% | −19.0% | −19.0% | −19.0% |
| Best 12 months | +148.6% | +148.6% | +148.6% | +148.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −8.9% | −13.4% | −22.3% | −33.0% |
| Positive months | 58% | 57% | 52% | 50% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.61 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.38 | — |
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.
PPLT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 190 | −33.0% | −2.5% | +148.6% | 44% |
| 3-year (a year) | 166 | −20.2% | −3.9% | +34.5% | 33% |
| 5-year (a year) | 142 | −14.0% | −1.9% | +14.2% | 37% |
| 10-year (a year) | 82 | −8.5% | −4.7% | +9.0% | 21% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PPLT performance overview
abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (PPLT) returned −5.1% over the past year and +4.6% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned −0.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $8,836. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −70.7%, from Aug 22, 2011 to Mar 19, 2020, and it took 5.8 years to get back to the old high. PPLT finished 7 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+124.5%) and the worst 2015 (−26.7%). Volatility has been 23.6% a year.
Related: PPLT chart. See the PPLT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PPLT performance FAQ
What is the PPLT return over the past year?
PPLT returned −5.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 5.1%.
What is the average annual return of PPLT?
PPLT has returned +7.7% a year over 5 years, +4.6% a year over 10 years, −0.7% a year since January 8, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in PPLT be worth?
$10,000 invested in PPLT at its first recorded close on January 8, 2010 would be worth about $8,836 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for PPLT?
The worst calendar year was 2015, with a total return of −26.7%. The best was 2025 at +124.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of PPLT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −70.7% between August 22, 2011 and March 19, 2020. It recovered to the old high on December 22, 2025, 5.8 years after the bottom.
How volatile is PPLT?
Over the past 3 years PPLT had an annualized volatility of 31.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.67 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).