Alternative investment

  • Alternative investments uncovered: Investing in collectibles
  • If you're looking for different alternative investments to buy into, have you considered collectibles? Collectibles can be a great portfolio diversifier as long as you know your niche market inside and out. So what are collectibles? And what makes them good investments? Read on to find out… What are collectibles? Collectibles are assets that don’t fall under any other alterna... ››› more
  • [03 July 2015]
  • Investors are piling into alternative investments… What is the attraction?
  • Alternative investments are seeing a boom. They're one of the fastest growing asset classes at the moment. So what are alternative investments? And what are the pros and cons of investing in them? Read on to find out… What are alternative investments? Broadly speaking, alternative investments are assets you can invest in that aren’t shares, bonds or cash. This means there’s... ››› more
  • [02 July 2015]
  • How to buy and sell using Bitcoin
  • Over the past couple of years, Bitcoin has made the headlines. And Bitcoin has had its fair share of scandal too. Yet Bitcoin may be mapping out a future for digital currencies. If you fancy buying goods with them or even receiving Bitcoin for services you've provided, how do you do it? Read on to find out… How you can get your hands on Bitcoin There are three ways you can own ... ››› more
  • [29 June 2015]
  • Your step-by-step guide to selling rare coins at auction
  • If you invest and collect rare coins, there may come a time when you want to sell some of your collection. Maybe you've got a couple of the same or you want to release some of the cash locked up in your coins. Whatever your reason for selling, one option is to put your rare coins up for auction. So how does selling rare coins at auction work? And what do you need to do? Read on to find ou... ››› more
  • [29 June 2015]
  • Could one Bitcoin eventually be worth $1 million?
  • Over the past few years, there have been many predictions as to what the price of Bitcoin could eventually reach. After hitting highs of over $1,200 a coin in 2013, Bitcoin is now trading around $242. A significant drop in price. But some Bitcoin experts believe the value of one Bitcoin could rise to $1 million. Is this achievable? Let's take a closer look… The ‘market cap’ of... ››› more
  • [25 June 2015]
  • How to sell your collectible coins
  • If you invest in collectible coins, to realise your profit you'll have to sell them at some stage. So what are your options when it comes to selling your collectible coins? Read on to find out… The benefits of investing in collectible coins Collectible coins can prove to be lucrative investments. The rarer and more desirable the coins you own, the better your chance of making larg... ››› more
  • [24 June 2015]
  • Collectibles uncovered: How to invest in art
  • If you fancy diversifying your investment portfolio, you could consider buying some fine pieces of art. So what should you look for when investing in art? And are there any rules to buying art? Read on to find out… What to look for when investing in art If you’re buying art as an investment, the first thing you should look at is price. Ideally you want good value at a good pr... ››› more
  • [23 June 2015]
  • What makes a collectible worth investing in?
  • If you want to add some diversification to your portfolio, have a look at collectibles. The collectibles market can perform differently to financial markets, helping to lower your overall investment risk. So what sort of collectibles should you look at as investments? Read on to find out… What are collectibles? Collectibles cover a vast array of different items. The most popular i... ››› more
  • [22 June 2015]
  • The factors that influence the prices of collectible coins
  • Just like other assets, a number of different factors influence the price of collectible coins. And these price movements tend to go in cycles. So what are the main factors determining the prices of coins? There are internal and external factors to consider. Read on to find out what these are… Internal factors that drive the prices of collectible coins Like all assets, includin... ››› more
  • [18 June 2015]
  • How to invest in the best stamps for your collection
  • More than 50 million people across the world collect stamps. The market of rare stamps is worth around $10 billion each year. So if you want to invest in stamps, what should you look for? Read on to find out how to buy stamps that make the investment grade… What type of stamps should you buy? When it comes to investing in stamps, there are no strict rules governing which stamps yo... ››› more
  • [17 June 2015]
  • What you need to know before investing in gold coins
  • Collectibles like gold coins can add diversification to your investment portfolio. Investing in physical gold is a way of insuring your portfolio against financial crisis. By investing in gold coins, you can combine these two benefits into one investment. So what makes gold coins such a good investment? What types of coins should you buy? And how do you look after them? Read on to find ou... ››› more
  • [15 June 2015]
  • The downside of investing in collectibles
  • Whilst investing in collectibles can have many benefits, like all investments, there are disadvantages. So what are the disadvantages of investing in collectibles? Read on to find out… Five disadvantages of investing in collectibles Disadvantage #1: You pay a premium Unless you’re lucky enough to get your hands on collectibles at bargain prices, you’ll pay a premium. A dealer... ››› more
  • [12 June 2015]


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