| Ticker / Fund Name |
Issuer |
Segment |
AUM |
Expense Ratio |
3-Mo TR |
Div. Yield (TTM) |
Annual Payout |
5Y Div Growth |
Div Streak |
Action |
PPL
Aberdeen Standard Physical Platinum Shares ETF
|
Abrdn Plc |
Platinum (commodity) |
$1.94B |
0.60% |
-4.6% |
0.00% |
- |
- |
- |
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PAL
Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF
|
Abrdn Plc |
Palladium (commodity) |
$510.79M |
0.60% |
-24.8% |
0.00% |
- |
- |
- |
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PLT
GraniteShares Platinum Trust
|
GraniteShares |
Platinum (commodity) |
$166.03M |
0.50% |
-4.8% |
0.00% |
- |
- |
- |
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Data as of November 2026. Ranked by AUM. This list was compiled by the Snowball Analytics team from publicly available sources. It may be incomplete, and figures may be delayed or contain errors; check them against the fund’s or company’s own documents. Inclusion in the list is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. This list is general information, not personalised to your circumstances. Snowball Analytics is a portfolio tracking tool, not a broker-dealer or investment adviser. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
Understanding Palladium ETFs: Auto Catalysts & Physical Bullion
Palladium ETFs provide direct exposure to physical palladium ingots. Over 80% of global palladium consumption stems from automotive catalytic converters, which convert toxic exhaust gases into harmless emissions in gasoline and hybrid vehicles.
Core Strategies & Segment Breakdowns
Vaulted Physical Ingots
Funds like PALL holding allocated physical palladium plates and ingots stored securely in Zurich and London vaults.
Automotive Emissions Catalysts
Direct correlation to global automotive production and tightening emissions standards in Europe and Asia.
Geopolitical Supply Tightness
Primary mining production is heavily concentrated in Russia and South Africa, creating structural supply risk.
How to Evaluate Palladium ETFs (Investor Checklist)
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Monitor Automotive Electrification Trends: Full battery electric vehicles (BEVs) do not require catalytic converters; hybrid vehicles, however, still consume palladium.
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Assess Extreme Supply Concentration: Over 75% of global mined supply originates from Russia (Norilsk Nickel) and South Africa, making prices sensitive to trade sanctions.
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Check Storage and Expense Ratios: Physical vaulting of rare platinum group metals involves higher custodian fees than broad equity ETFs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Palladium ETFs
What is the primary industrial application of palladium?
Over 80% of palladium is consumed in automotive catalytic converters to neutralize harmful hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide emissions from gasoline and hybrid engines.
Which ETF provides direct exposure to physical palladium?
The abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL) is the benchmark fund, holding physical palladium ingots vaulted in Zurich and London.
Which Palladium ETFs currently have the highest AUM?
In this category, Aberdeen Standard Physical Platinum Shares ETF (PPLT) leads with over $1.94B in Assets Under Management, offered by Abrdn Plc.
Where does the world's palladium supply originate?
Russia and South Africa produce the vast majority of global mined palladium, making the metal sensitive to supply disruptions and trade restrictions.
How can I track my Palladium ETFs with Snowball Analytics?
Snowball Analytics connects directly to your brokerage accounts to automatically track dividend payouts, calculate time-weighted and money-weighted returns (TWR and IRR) against benchmarks, model sector weighting, and monitor risk metrics across all your Palladium ETFs holdings in one unified portfolio dashboard.
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