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When thinking of expanding your holdings of precious metals, platinum can become an attractive asset. Less widely traded compared to silver and gold, platinum is a metal with industrial applications as well as long-term investment demand. For new investors, the big question always tends to be: which bar weight do I start with? At AU Bullion, our platinum bar selection comes with weights of 1 gram, 5 gram, and also 1 oz with different investment desirability. Let’s examine which of these might best suit you.
Why Invest in Platinum?
One of the world’s rarest precious metals, platinum, as opposed to gold, enjoys intensive use for industrial purposes in the automotive, health, and technology industries. As such, the price of platinum will at times surpass that of gold when there are robust economic growth and industrial consumption levels. In terms of investment for diversification beyond silver and gold, platinum offers a very promising opportunity.
1 Gram Platinum Bars – Affordable Entry Point
You are new to precious metals, 1 gram platinum bars are an affordable way of getting started.
Pros:
- At very low costs, thus affordable for newbies.
- Easier to sell in smaller units if you ever need to cash out.
- Perfect for gift-giving or taste-testing the waters of investing in platinum.
Cons:
- High premiums over spot price relative to larger bars.
- Not as efficient at long-term stacking as their size will be less.
Best for: new buyers who want to get started with platinum without investing heavily.
5 Gram Platinum Bars – Balanced Investment Option
One step up from the 1 gram size, the 5 gram bars of platinum strike a value and affordability compromise.
Pros:
- Lower premiums relative to 1 gram bars, with superior value.
- Minimum size so that it will still be liquid and
- A practical compromise for building a stance for the long term.
Cons:
- Still has a bit higher premium than bigger bars.
Perfect for: new investors aiming for a stable start with platinum and those who aim to gradually accumulate their holdings.
1 oz Platinum Bars – Good Value for Money
For those investors who are about to purchase on a bigger scale, the best-selling size for platinum bars is that of 1 oz weight.
Pros:
- Cheapest premium with the highest value per gram.
- Highly recognizable and very familiar.
- Most appropriate for long-term serious investors building wealth.
Cons:
- More initial expense relative to smaller bars.
- May not be as easy to split up into tiny pieces as fractional bars.
Perfect for: Those with higher budgets who want maximum value and recognition in the platinum marketplace.
Which Size Should You Choose?
Start slow? Just try a 1-gram bar.
Looking for balance? A 5-gram bar has your best of both worlds.
Ready to commit? You’ll get your best long-term value from 1 oz platinum bars.
Lastly, your choice lies with your funds and your target investment. Many investors start with fractional sizes and sequentially increase to larger bars.
AU Bullion – Preferred Supplier of Platinum Bars
At AU Bullion, we offer the lowest prices on platinum bars anywhere in the United States and Canada, and they are available with all of the most requested sizes. You can purchase a starter of a 1 gram bar, stability of a 5 gram bar, or long-term accumulation with a 1 oz bar safely and with ease.
Begin your platinum portfolio now with AU Bullion and enjoy competitive prices on this scarce and valuable metal.
