Investors in metal bullion are increasingly looking for diversified opportunities to channel their funds. Platinum and palladium are quality options for such buyers. However, these metals don’t necessarily behave the same way as, say, gold and silver. While the latter two are quite heavily influenced by investor demand, platinum and palladium have a number of industry applications that affect their market pricing. Furthermore, premiums over and above their spot price can significantly affect how much you eventually pay. Here’s a quick primer on the role of premiums in platinum and palladium pricing. (full story)