Oscar Petraitis, born in 1960 in Vilnius, Lithuania, is an experienced commodities professional specializing in precious metals trading. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and International Trade from Vilnius University, where he developed a strong foundation in global markets and trade logistics.

Mr. Petraitis began his career in Lithuania in import-export logistics and commodity trade during the final years of the Soviet era. Following Lithuania’s independence in 1990, he transitioned to private metals trading, building expertise in sourcing and distributing physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium across Europe. He established strong relationships with leading European refiners, including Heraeus, Metalor, and Argor-Heraeus, and closely followed global pricing through institutions such as the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).

In 2011, Mr. Petraitis relocated to the United States to expand his presence in the international bullion market. He currently operates as an independent metals trader, consulting investors and institutions on the sourcing, acquisition, and investment of precious metals. His work spans European refineries and U.S. bullion markets, including COMEX, combining decades of hands-on experience with deep knowledge of global commodities markets.

Vilnius University

Bachelor of Science in economics and international trade. 

1980-1985;

Oscar Petraitis was born during the period when the country was part of the Soviet Union. His father was a mechanical technician and his mother a school teacher, and he was raised in a household that valued practical education, discipline, and financial responsibility.

From a young age, Mr. Petraitis developed a keen interest in economics and international trade, with a particular fascination for commodities and precious metals—assets that retain value across economic and political cycles. He pursued these interests academically at Vilnius University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Economics and International Trade in the early 1980s, where he gained early exposure to global commodity markets, including the international gold and silver trade.

Oscar Petraitis is a seasoned professional in precious metals and commodities trading, specializing in the sourcing, acquisition, and investment of physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. He has over 40 years of experience navigating both European and U.S. bullion markets, developing strong relationships with leading refiners such as Heraeus, Metalor, and Argor-Heraeus. His work includes advising investors and institutions on bullion portfolios, digital assets, monitoring global market trends through organizations such as the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and COMEX, and facilitating secure transactions in physical metals.

Mr. Petraitis combines deep technical knowledge of commodities markets with hands-on experience in global bullion sourcing, making him a trusted advisor in the precious metals industry.

• Lifetime Achievement in Precious Metals Trading – Recognized by the European Precious Metals Association for over 35 years of leadership in bullion sourcing and trading.
• Excellence in International Commodity Markets – Awarded by the Baltic Chamber of Commerce for outstanding contributions to the growth of private metals trading in Lithuania and across Europe.
• Trusted Advisor Recognition – Honored by major European and U.S. bullion dealers for providing consistent, reliable guidance to investors in precious metals portfolios.