Which leaves us asking the questions we present to you along with this month's special...

• Is the platinum/gold ratio poised to revisit the levels it last saw in the 2000's?
  
  
• Did palladium's spectacular run (and similar geopolitical supply risk concerns) doom it to years of price purgatory, to platinum's benefit?
  
  
• Will platinum finally break though the decades old $1300 resistance level, and in so doing, look to revisit or even challenge its former all-time high? 

Final Thought:  In the world of investing, one might reasonably conclude that buying assets that are undervalued - with noted strong upside potential and minimal overall downside risk - a sound strategy.  One could make the argument that platinum currently fits such a profile.  That said, at USAGOLD, we don't routinely venture into the platinum group metals, and this analysis may seem a bit of a departure for us.  Platinum group metals are not considered 'monetary' metals, like gold especially, though also silver, nor are they held by central banks.  We would not classify owning platinum as an 'asset preservation' strategy, nor can we its performance to the value of fiat currencies, central bank malfeasance, or government debt.  However, all said, we'd be remiss not to share this analysis prepared here with our clients.  If it resonates with you, we think you'll find our competitive offer on Valcambi one ounce platinum bars worth the look.  We have 100 one ounce bars available in this offer.  We also have a handful of 10 ounce Credit Suisse bars available at discounted rates.  All are available at the link immediately below, along with a pocket gold special.