Seeking AlphaT3·30mo ago
PPLT abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF
ETF 14.77 DelayedETF quote, holdings, sector allocation, technicals, and options analytics. Expected move IV rank history Fibonacci levels
Market data may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate. Not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Verify quotes with your broker before trading. See Terms §17.
PPLT
$14.77
—
Key stats
$14.77
Pre-market
$14.35
-2.84%
- 52-Week Range
- $13.70 – $26.16
- YTD
- -24.06%
- IV Rank (30D)
- 3.13
- Straddle Price
- $1.05
- P/C Vol Ratio
- 1.19
- Open
- $14.85
- Day Range
- $14.62 – $14.88
- Volume
- 1,374,986
- Prev Close
- $14.95
About
abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (PPLT) ETF
No description available.
- Exchange
- ARCX
- Inception
- 2010-01-08
- Has Options
- Yes
Fund profile
- Expense ratio
- —
- Assets
- $2.0B shares × price, Oct 20, 2026
- Trailing yield
- —
- Average daily volume
- $32M 30 sessions
- Holdings
- —
- Listed
- Jan 8, 2010 NYSE Arca
Costn/a
Liquidity84
Scale85
Diversificationn/a
Moves with. Gold (49% of its variance, beta 1.13); US large-cap stocks (6% of its variance, beta 0.62); US dollar (4% of its variance, beta -0.76); Emerging markets over US (3% of its variance, beta 0.25). These factors explain 60% of its daily moves over the last year.
Fund flows
This product is not a registered investment company, so it does not file the monthly flow reports that funds file with the SEC.
Similar funds
| Fund | Overlap | Fee | Assets | 1Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEFSprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | — | — | $6.9B | +1.9% | compare |
| GLTRabrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF | — | — | $2.5B | +0.0% | compare |
| PALLabrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF | — | — | $577M | −24.8% | compare |
| SPPPSprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust | — | — | $473M | −11.7% | compare |
| DBPInvesco DB Precious Metals Fund | — | — | $244M | −3.1% | compare |
The largest other funds in the Precious Metals category.
ETF Profile
Chart
Seasonality
| Month | '21 | '22 | '23 | '24 | '25 | '26 | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.34% | 7.00% | -6.82% | -6.67% | 6.15% | 0.28% | 0.05% |
| Feb | 5.56% | 1.65% | -5.46% | -3.96% | -2.17% | 10.32% | 0.99% |
| Mar | 0.12% | -6.37% | 3.73% | 2.50% | 4.81% | -15.04% | -1.71% |
| Apr | -1.32% | -5.39% | 8.31% | 3.89% | -1.77% | 0.76% | 0.75% |
| May | -3.94% | 3.42% | -5.53% | 9.31% | 9.59% | -3.06% | 1.63% |
| Jun | -10.35% | -10.17% | -10.05% | -2.17% | 26.01% | -19.03% | -4.29% |
| Jul | -3.44% | 0.51% | 4.28% | -0.35% | -4.62% | 4.14% | 0.09% |
| Aug | -3.73% | -7.32% | 4.06% | -3.82% | 4.31% | 10.09% | 0.60% |
| Sep | -3.56% | 4.10% | -5.71% | 8.09% | 11.56% | -2.47% | 2.00% |
| Oct | 4.08% | 2.44% | 5.96% | -0.15% | 1.03% | -4.77%* | 1.43% |
| Nov | -12.33% | 9.48% | 0.76% | -3.92% | 7.28% | -- | 0.25% |
| Dec | 3.81% | 2.82% | 5.72% | -4.23% | 23.15% | -- | 6.25% |
| Total | -23.47% | 0.09% | -2.87% | -2.85% | 118.73% | -20.85% | 11.46% |
Technical Indicators
Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.
Trend Indicators
- SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
- EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
- MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
- ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
- +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
Momentum Oscillators
- RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
- Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
- Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.
Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.
Volume & Volatility
- Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
- OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
- Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
- ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
- HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.
Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →
Trend Indicators
SMA 20: $15.21
SMA 50: $15.86
SMA 200: $17.41
Current: $14.77
EMA 12: $14.99
EMA 26: $15.30
MACD: -0.3119 | Signal: -0.0195
BEARISH
ADX (14): 23.53
WEAK TREND
+DI: 19.57
−DI: 35.19
Momentum Oscillators
RSI (14): 40.63
NEUTRAL
Stoch %K: 29.57
Stoch %D: 27.46
Williams %R: -76.61
Volume & Volatility
BB Upper: $16.05
BB Lower: $14.36
NEUTRAL
OBV: 131,683,950
Vol SMA 20: 1,934,217
Vol ROC: -54.05%
ATR: $0.37
True Range: $0.33
HV 20: 29.2%
HV 30: 34.2%
HV 60: 35.9%
Data Summary
Data Points: 500
Last Updated:
Date Range: 2024-10-23T00:00:00 – 2026-10-21T00:00:00
AI Analysis
Here is the LLM Stock Analysis Report for PPLT:
Executive Summary
Overall assessment: NEUTRAL with a confidence level of 6/10.
Key drivers: The recent trend has been driven by positive sentiment from news headlines, particularly the platinum/silver spread offering security and profit potential. This has led to a neutral RSI reading and a bullish MACD signal.
Primary risks: High volatility, as indicated by the beta value (1.46), which may lead to sudden price movements. Additionally, the options market is pricing in a high degree of uncertainty, with an IV rank of 85.5%.
Investment thesis: PPLT has the potential for moderate growth due to its position in the platinum/silver spread, which could benefit from increased demand or supply chain disruptions.
Recent news sentiment impact: The recent news headlines have been generally neutral, with no significant events driving prices up or down. However, the positive sentiment surrounding the platinum/silver spread may continue to support prices.
Technical Analysis
Trend Direction: Short-term (1-4 weeks): NEUTRAL, Medium-term (1-3 months): BULLISH, Long-term (3-12 months): NEUTRAL
Support/Resistance Levels: Key price levels from moving averages and technical patterns:
- SMA 20: $16.28
- SMA 50: $15.39
- Upper Bollinger Band: $17.19
- Lower Bollinger Band: $15.36
Momentum Signals:
- RSI interpretation (overbought >70, oversold <30, neutral 30-70): NEUTRAL (56.25)
- MACD signal (bullish/bearish crossover): BULLISH (0.24 / Signal: -0.06 / Histogram: 0.30)
- Bollinger Bands position (squeeze, breakout, mean reversion): NEUTRAL
Volume Analysis: Volume trends and institutional interest signals:
- Volume SMA 20: 2832789.64
- On-Balance Volume (OBV): 125028485.75
- Volume Rate of Change: -65.00%
News & Sentiment Analysis
Recent Headlines Summary: Key themes from last 10 news articles:
1-6: Generally neutral sentiment, with no significant events driving prices up or down.
Sentiment Assessment: Aggregate news sentiment (positive/negative/neutral): NEUTRAL
Catalyst Identification: Upcoming events, earnings, product launches, regulatory changes: No specific catalysts identified.
Market Narrative: How news aligns with or contradicts technical signals: Neutral news headlines have not significantly impacted prices, but the positive sentiment surrounding the platinum/silver spread may continue to support prices.
Risk & Volatility Assessment
Beta Interpretation: Risk relative to market (beta >1.2 = high risk, <0.8 = defensive): High risk due to beta value of 1.46.
Volatility Regime: Current vs historical volatility levels: High volatility, as indicated by the IV rank and historical volatilities.
Options Market Signals: IV rank, put/call ratios, unusual activity:
- IV Rank: 85.5% (High - shows if volatility is historically high/low)
- Current IV: 96.4%
- Expected Move: $23.85 (18 DTE), 7-DTE: $23.85
Downside Protection: Support levels and risk management considerations:
- SMA 20: $16.28
- Lower Bollinger Band: $15.36
Market Context & Positioning
Sector Performance: Relative strength vs sector/market: NEUTRAL, as the sector is not strongly trending up or down.
Institutional Activity: Volume patterns suggesting institutional interest:
- 857 calls vs 657 puts
- Open Interest: 11,033 calls vs 5,181 puts
Correlation Analysis: How stock moves relative to market (R-squared interpretation): NEUTRAL
Relative Valuation: Position within trading range: The stock is trading near the middle of its recent range.
Key Levels & Action Items
Critical Price Levels: Support/resistance to monitor:
- SMA 20: $16.28
- Upper Bollinger Band: $17.19
Breakout/Breakdown Levels: Technical levels that could trigger significant moves:
- Lower Bollinger Band: $15.36
Time-Sensitive Catalysts: Earnings dates, FDA approvals, product launches:
- No specific catalysts identified.
Risk Management: Stop-loss levels and position sizing considerations:
- Set stop-loss at the SMA 20 level ($16.28) to manage risk.
- Consider reducing position size due to high volatility.
I hope this comprehensive analysis meets your requirements!
Generated
News
All PPLT news →
Zacks Investment ResearchT3·30mo ago
MarketWatchT3·32mo ago
Seeking AlphaT3·32mo ago
MarketWatchT3·32mo ago
MarketWatchT3·37mo ago
MarketWatchT3·37mo ago
MarketWatchT3·40mo ago
Zacks Investment ResearchT3·42mo ago
Zacks Investment ResearchT3·42mo ago
Showing 1–10 of 27
Page 1 of 3
PPLT Options Activity & IV Rank
PPLT IV rank history, 52-week IV rank and IV percentile →
Volatility Metrics
Current IV: 30.3%
7-DTE IV: —
Expected Move: $1.05
7-DTE Move: $1.05
Days to Exp: 30 (2026-11-20)
Options Flow
Call Volume: 265
Put Volume: 316
P/C Volume: 1.192
NEUTRAL
Call OI: 2,822
Put OI: 2,202
P/C OI: 0.78
Total OI: 5,024
ATM Options Pricing
ATM Call: $0.45
ATM Put: $0.60
Call %: 3.0%
Put %: 4.1%
Chain Summary
Chain Volume: 11,595
Chain OI: 249,984
Last Updated: 10/21/2026
Spread Scanner GPU
Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →
Stage 1 — Base Score (GPU scanner)
score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.
Stage 2 — Skew Adjustment (±25% cap)
RR and BF (30-delta) from the persisted per-symbol skew snapshot — wing strikes picked by real greeks.delta, not a moneyness proxy. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.
Stage 3 — Technical Overlay (±50% cap, 5 groups)
Group 1 · Directional Bias (±0.25)
- RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
- MACD crossover + histogram trend
- Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
Group 2 · Momentum (±0.10)
- Stochastic %K <20 / >80
- Williams %R <−80 / >−20
Group 3 · Volatility (up to −0.25 / +0.15)
- Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
- Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
- BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
Group 4 · IV Regime (±0.15)
- IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
- IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
Group 5 · Liquidity (penalty up to −0.10)
- Min open interest across all legs
- OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05
score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →
Enter a ticker to scan for optimal spread opportunities.
Evaluates all bull put, bear call, iron condor, and calendar spread combinations using GPU-accelerated analysis.
Dealer Positioning
LOW γ vs HISTORY
Estimated net dealer gamma is at the 12th percentile of this name's own daily history, near the low end of its range. This describes current positioning; it is not a forecast or a trading signal.
Gamma percentile
12%
vs own history
GEX tilt
+0.28
OI-weighted, today
Vanna tilt
+0.45
δ-sensitivity to IV
Charm tilt
-0.43
δ-decay vs time
Vanna tilt +0.45: the estimated dealer exposure leans positive, so the modeled hedge would shift noticeably if implied volatility changed.
Charm tilt -0.43: the estimated dealer exposure leans negative, so the modeled hedge would shift noticeably as time passes and options approach expiry.
? What is this?
· 37 ATM contracts, 44k total OI
Net dealer gamma is an estimate of the aggregate gamma held by options market makers across this name's option chain, weighted by open interest. Dealer positions aren't public, so it uses a standard simplifying assumption: dealers are treated as long the calls and short the puts that are open. Actual dealer books can differ.
Gamma percentile ranks today's estimate against this name's own daily history, from 0% (the lowest reading on record) to 100% (the highest). Raw gamma scales with how much open interest a chain carries, so it isn't comparable across names; the percentile is. The badge marks the bottom 20% as low and the top 20% as high.
Tilts run from −1 to +1 and show how lopsided the estimated dealer exposure is. GEX tilt compares call gamma with put gamma. Vanna tilt describes how the hedge would shift if implied volatility changed, and charm tilt how it would shift with the passage of time.
This card describes estimated positioning and where it sits historically. It is not a forecast of price direction or volatility and not a trading signal. Market-wide view: Dealer positioning screener.
Skew (Wing IV − ATM IV)
DTE:
Wing Δ:
Wing vs ATM
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol pointsHow much the OTM put trades above (or below) the at-the-money strike. Measures the height of the put-side tail relative to ATM — i.e. how expensive crash insurance is on this name.
- Positive (typical) — wing IV > ATM IV. Standard equity put skew: portfolios bid up crash protection, so OTM puts trade richer than ATM.
- Near zero or negative (unusual) — wing IV ≤ ATM IV. Flat or inverted put side. Common when there's no fear demand, in tightly mean-reverting names, or right after an earnings catalyst clears.
- Percentile vs own 3-yr history: high = wings rich (good time to sell wing premium); low = wings cheap (good time to buy protection).
- Not directional — high or low wings don't predict up or down moves. It's a price tag on tail insurance, not a forecast.
Risk Reversal
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each sideWhich side of the smile is the market paying up for? Measures the tilt of the surface — call skew vs put skew at matched deltas.
- Negative (typical) — puts richer than calls. Standard equity behavior: hedging demand makes puts carry a premium. Most large-caps sit in the −1 to −5 vol-point range.
- Strongly negative (< −5 pts) — heavy downside hedging, elevated fear, or an upcoming catalyst (earnings, FDA, macro event). Worth flagging.
- Positive — calls richer than puts. Unusual for equities; signals bullish momentum, short-squeeze positioning, or takeover/M&A speculation.
- Near zero — symmetric surface. Market sees roughly equal up/down risk. Rare for large-caps; more common in commodities and FX.
Reading them together
Wing-vs-ATM tells you how expensive the tails are. Risk Reversal tells you which side is favored. Combined:
- High wing percentile + deeply negative RR → strong put bid; stress or major event priced in. Owning protection costs a premium; selling put premium is dangerous.
- Low wing percentile + near-zero RR → complacency; insurance cheap and balanced. Good environment to add cheap downside hedges.
- Positive RR + elevated wings → call-side fear-of-missing-out; common in squeeze setups. Upside calls expensive, downside puts not bid.
14 DTE / 10d
—
—
pts
EXTREME
as of Oct 21 · No data
30 DTE / 10d
—
—
pts
EXTREME
as of Oct 21 · ATM 30.1% / Wing —
Extreme reading.
Historically these have been contrarian — on the small set of observed earnings-day cases, large negative wing-vs-ATM gaps (calls pricing much richer than puts at the same delta) preceded sharp drops in the underlying within 1-12 days. Not financial advice and the dataset is small.
Percentile is the rank of today's reading within ~3 years of this symbol's own history. High percentile = wings are rich relative to history; not a directional signal. Skew is read off the chain in real time, not from CBOE SKEW.
Volatility Surface
Enter a ticker to render the implied volatility surface.
Volatility Smile
Enter a ticker to render the implied volatility smile.
IV Rank (7 DTE)
IV Rank (30 DTE)3.1LowOct 21
Straddle Price (30 DTE)$1.05Oct 21
Beta Analysis
Risk Metrics
Beta: 1.5768
Alpha: -5.50%
Correlation: 0.3965
R-Squared: 15.7%
Stock Volatility: 50.5%
Market Volatility: 12.7%
Analysis Details
Benchmark: SPY
Data Points: 251
Period: 252 trading days
Data Points: 251
Period: 252 trading days
Interpretation:
High volatility - stock moves more than market
High volatility - stock moves more than market
Beta & Alpha Over Time
PPLT Institutional Ownership (13F)
Latest filings — 2026-09-30Institutional managers with $100M+ AUM file Form 13F-HR quarterly, due 45 days after quarter end. Holdings are reported gross at quarter-end market value — they are a snapshot, not a real-time position.
- Shares — long equity positions in this name, aggregated across share classes.
- Calls / Puts — notional value of long call / put exposure where this ticker is the underlying.
- % of Float — holder's reported shares divided by the latest diluted shares outstanding. Sums above 100% indicate large custodian / prime broker positions where the same shares are reported by multiple filers.
- Custodian badge — filers with more than 5,000 holdings are typically broker-dealers / custodians reporting customer-held shares, not active managers.
Each filer is counted once at its latest 13F-HR filing. New filings are ingested on a weekly cadence.
12 filers$175.88M notional
| # | Filer | Notional Value | % of Total | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citadel Advisors LLC Custodian | $38.15M | 21.69% | 2026-06-30 |
| 2 | Susquehanna International Group, LLP Custodian | $33.85M | 19.25% | 2026-06-30 |
| 3 | Goldman Sachs Group Inc Custodian | $31.79M | 18.08% | 2026-06-30 |
| 4 | Jane Street Group, LLC Custodian | $31.05M | 17.66% | 2026-06-30 |
| 5 | Caption Management, LLC | $19.99M | 11.37% | 2026-06-30 |
| 6 | Wolverine Trading, LLC Custodian | $17.62M | 10.02% | 2025-09-30 |
| 7 | TORONTO DOMINION BANK | $2.83M | 1.61% | 2026-06-30 |
| 8 | Tidal Investments LLC | $219.01K | 0.12% | 2026-06-30 |
| 9 | Belvedere Trading LLC | $197.82K | 0.11% | 2026-06-30 |
| 10 | Apella Capital, LLC | $73.90K | 0.04% | 2026-09-30 |
| 11 | UBS Group AG Custodian | $70.08K | 0.04% | 2026-06-30 |
| 12 | MAI Capital Management | $28.26K | 0.02% | 2026-06-30 |
5 filers$72.48M notional
| # | Filer | Notional Value | % of Total | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jane Street Group, LLC Custodian | $26.41M | 36.44% | 2026-06-30 |
| 2 | Susquehanna International Group, LLP Custodian | $24.24M | 33.44% | 2026-06-30 |
| 3 | Citadel Advisors LLC Custodian | $14.78M | 20.39% | 2026-06-30 |
| 4 | Wolverine Trading, LLC Custodian | $5.15M | 7.10% | 2025-09-30 |
| 5 | NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | $1.90M | 2.63% | 2026-06-30 |
Short Interest & Float
Regulatory short-interest reports publish on a bi-weekly settlement cadence; short-volume is reported daily by the trade-reporting facilities. Float is derived from insider-ownership filings.
Metric definitions
- Short Interest — total shares currently sold short as of the settlement date. Lags real time by ~8 business days.
- SI % of Float — short interest / free float. The key crowding metric.
- Days to Cover — short interest / avg daily volume. How many full trading days it would take shorts to buy back. High DTC + catalyst = squeeze fuel.
- Short Vol Ratio — today's short-sale volume / total volume. Intraday selling pressure proxy (not the same as short interest).
- Free Float — shares available for public trading (total shares minus insider / restricted).
- Float % — free float / shares outstanding. <50% = tightly held, more prone to squeezes.
How to read the signals
- SI % of Float < 5% — typical, no particular signal.
- 5–15% — elevated; watch for catalysts (earnings, guidance, macro).
- 15–30% — heavily shorted; tight-float names in this range have produced notable squeezes historically.
- >30% — extreme; borrow is likely expensive and squeeze risk is material.
- Days to Cover > 5 combined with high SI% amplifies squeeze potential.
History chart
- Trend matters more than level. Rapidly rising short interest often precedes negative catalysts or heavy hedging.
- A sudden drop in SI after a rally may indicate a squeeze in progress.
Short interest is reported mid-month and end-of-month; short volume is daily.
Short Interest
7.64M
SI % of Float
5.82%
Days to Cover
3.80
Short Vol Ratio
62.0%
Free Float
—
Float %
—
Short interest 2026-09-30 • Short volume 2026-10-21
Constituent Performance
Click any bar to view the full quote for that stock.
Constituents
| Symbol | Name | Weight % | Price | 1 Day | 1 Week | 1 Month |
|---|