On this page we present an automatically updating platinum return calculator. Enter any dates since January 31, 1980, and we will compute the annualized and total returns on a platinum investment. Optionally, adjust returns automatically for inflation (CPI).
Platinum prices are updated once a quarter, and resolution is one month. The tool will automatically snap to the best dates for your inputs.
Inflation Adjusted Platinum Return Calculator
Sources and Credits for the Platinum Return Calculator
- Inflation is based on the CPI-U from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We use interpolation and extrapolation to present daily inflation indices; please see our original article, the Daily Inflation Calculator, for the full details on the methodology.
- Palladium prices before June 2024 are credit the LBMA via the London Platinum and Palladium Market. Recent data comes from CoinGecko, and uses Gram Platinum to USD as a proxy. Prices are quoted as price per Troy Ounce or Gram (select-able).
Platinum as an Investment
Platinum was first labeled as a precious metal in the 1700s, giving it a fair amount of time to be considered as investment quality - although it has nowhere near the storied history of silver and gold. Hopefully this data helps you make sense of the platinum market... or maybe it allows you to grasp a bit of the market before you invest in a certain expensive type of jewelry.
We, however, give no advice to the suitability of platinum in a portfolio - please consult an advisor to discuss if platinum is an appropriate option.
If you enjoyed this calculator, please try some of our other calculators:
