Gold vs Palladium – May 2026
Gold vs palladium price comparison.
This page compares the live and historical performance of Gold against Palladium using real market data. Both assets are rebased to an index of 100 at the start of the 90-day period, making it easy to see which has outperformed regardless of their price difference.
The Gold/Palladium ratio tells you how many units of Palladium it takes to buy one troy ounce of gold. A rising ratio means gold is becoming more expensive relative to Palladium, and vice versa. Investors and traders watch this ratio as a signal for relative value between the two assets.
90-Day Performance
90-Day Price Chart (Indexed to 100)
Both assets rebased to 100 at start of period for comparison
Recent Price History
| Date | Gold / troy oz | Gold 24K/g | Palladium /troy oz | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | $4,545.83 | $146.15 | $1,384.00 | 3.2846 |
| May 17, 2026 | $4,542.33 | $146.04 | $1,394.00 | 3.2585 |
| May 16, 2026 | $4,542.33 | $146.04 | $1,394.00 | 3.2585 |
| May 15, 2026 | $4,545.18 | $146.13 | $1,406.00 | 3.2327 |
| May 14, 2026 | $4,652.18 | $149.57 | $1,421.00 | 3.2739 |
| May 13, 2026 | $4,690.62 | $150.81 | $1,486.00 | 3.1565 |
| May 12, 2026 | $4,715.34 | $151.60 | $1,476.00 | 3.1947 |
| May 11, 2026 | $4,736.27 | $152.27 | $1,494.00 | 3.1702 |
| May 10, 2026 | $4,715.34 | $151.60 | $1,477.00 | 3.1925 |
| May 9, 2026 | $4,715.34 | $151.60 | $1,477.00 | 3.1925 |
| May 8, 2026 | $4,720.19 | $151.76 | $1,473.00 | 3.2045 |
| May 7, 2026 | $4,698.97 | $151.08 | $1,470.00 | 3.1966 |
| May 6, 2026 | $4,695.02 | $150.95 | $1,524.00 | 3.0807 |
| May 5, 2026 | $4,549.48 | $146.27 | $1,476.00 | 3.0823 |
Gold vs Palladium: Key Differences
Palladium is primarily used in catalytic converters for petrol (gasoline) engines. Stricter emissions regulations have driven demand in recent years.
Over 80% of palladium supply comes from Russia and South Africa, making it highly susceptible to geopolitical disruptions.
The long-term shift to electric vehicles (which don't need catalytic converters) is the primary structural risk to palladium demand.
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