Platinum (PL) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Platinum (PL) Futures?

Platinum Futures (PL) provide traders with exposure to platinum prices without the need to hold physical platinum. These contracts are used for speculation on platinum price movements, hedging industrial metal needs, or diversifying investment portfolios with a precious metal that has significant industrial applications.

Contract Size

Contract Size: 50 troy ounces

Example: This contract size allows traders to gain exposure to metals with controlled leverage and risk.

Tick Value and Increment

  • Tick Size: 0.10 USD per troy ounce
  • Tick Value: $5.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $50.00 per point

These specifications make Platinum (PL) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to metals markets.

Trading Hours

Platinum (PL) Futures trade with extended hours, providing flexibility for traders in different time zones.

  • Trading Hours: Sunday to Friday, nearly 24 hours a day with a short break
  • Time Zone: Central Time (CT)

Trading Symbol

Platform Symbol: PL

Margins

To trade Platinum (PL) Futures, you'll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details.

Why Trade Platinum (PL) Futures?

  • Exposure to a precious metal with significant industrial applications
  • Portfolio diversification beyond gold and silver
  • Hedging tool for automotive and industrial sectors using platinum
  • Extended trading hours covering all global market sessions
  • Standardized contract specifications and regulated exchange

Position Sizing for Platinum (PL) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Platinum (PL) Futures. Use our position size calculator to determine the optimal number of contracts based on your risk tolerance and account size.

Position Size Calculator Example

For Platinum (PL) Futures (PL):

  • Tick Size: 0.10 USD per troy ounce
  • Tick Value: $5.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $50.00 per point

If you want to risk $500 with a 10-point stop loss:

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 50.00 per point = $500

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $500 = 1 contract