Trader Thoughts: Trading the Gold/Platinum Ratio Spread

If the safe-haven trade starts to unwind and economic expansion picks back up, platinum's industrial demand – automotive, hydrogen fuel cells, jewelry – may start to reasset a premium over gold. This video follows a trader thinking thought the Gold-Platinum Ratio futures spread: how to chart the ratio using TradeStation's Spread-Ratio study, why a 2:1 platinum-to-gold contract ratio balances tick values, how margin and daily settlement work across both legs, and how to plan entries, stops, and targets with alerts before ever trading live. For educational and informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Learn more: https://www.tradestation.com/learn/futures-education-center/precious-metals-spreads-trading-gold-against-silver-platinum-and-copper/