Concert posters from the 1960s and the 1970s are starting to soar in value as demand for these art works picks up.
As works of art, concert posters detailing the top artists, bands and venues of the time are a great alternative investment to consider. Plus, they're much more affordable than many other forms of collectibles.
But like any investment, there are potential pitfalls. So what do yo... ››› more
If you're looking for an alternative investment, have you considered concert posters?
This alternative investment genre is fast becoming more popular. Investors now recognise the artworks used for concerts in the 1960s and 1970s as an art form in its own right.
So whether you fancy building a collection of Jimi Hendrix poster concerts or Janis Joplin poster concerts, how can you go about doi... ››› more
If you've been reading the news for the past month or so, you'd have seen the significant drop in the gold price.
If you'd invested in gold at the beginning of 2015, you'd be 8% down now. In fact, gold has dropped almost 10% is the past month alone.
Not to mention, the gold companies on the JSE have taken a huge knock due to the decreased gold prices. So, many gold-loving investors are curr... ››› more
There are a huge number of collectibles that make great long-term investments.
Whilst you may think of art, antiques, coins and stamps as collectibles, there are other areas where interest is growing and prices are rising.
One such genre of collectibles is concert posters.
So how can you start investing in concert posters?
Read on to find out…
The ins and outs of concert poste... ››› more
If you're a follower of Bitcoin, you may have noticed that its price has been climbing. This rise in price has coincided with the Greek debt crisis.
So is there a link between the price of Bitcoin and the situation in Greece?
Let's take a closer look…
The price of Bitcoin has been climbing
At the end of June, Bitcoin made a strong move upwards, just as the crisis in Greece deepen... ››› more
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
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
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
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
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
If you invest in collectible coins to make money over the long-term, there will come a time when you want to sell some of your collection.
The two main options you have for selling your coins is through dealers and through auctions.
So which is the better option? What are the costs involved?
Let's take a closer look…
The costs of selling collectible coins
The costs of selling y... ››› more
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
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
News on the Bitcoin front has been quiet lately. This seems to coincide with a drop in the price of the digital currency.
But just because Bitcoin isn't making the headlines, it doesn't mean there isn't a lot going on with it.
Let's take a closer look at what's going on…
Money is pouring into Bitcoin
There are strong signs that many investors can see the future potential of Bitco... ››› more
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
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