Alternative investment

  • Four key benefits of investing in collectibles
  • If you're looking for an alternative investment, have you considered investing in collectibles? Collectibles of an investment grade include art, classic cars, rare books and manuscripts. So why are collectibles a worthwhile investment prospect? Read on to find out… Collectibles as a long-term investment Collectibles can be a good addition to your investment portfolio. Think abo... ››› more
  • [11 June 2015]
  • How to work out which gold coins to invest in
  • If you want to invest in gold coins, you need to make a decision. Are you going to buy gold coins like Kruger rands? Or are you going to invest in collectible, rare gold coins? What is the difference? And how can you make a decision over which gold coins to buy? Read on to find out… The difference between bullion coins and rare gold coins Investing in gold through coins can ad... ››› more
  • [09 June 2015]
  • How to turn your love of books into a profitable investment
  • If you love reading books, have you considered investing in them? By sticking to a few rules, you can see a healthy profit from investing in the right book and holding onto it for the long-term. So what books make the investment grade? And where can you start? Read on to find out… Focus on these books to invest in When it comes to investing in books, there are a few things that... ››› more
  • [08 June 2015]
  • A beginner's guide to investing in art
  • Investing in carefully chosen pieces of art is a great alternative to stocks for growing your wealth. But where do you start? What can you do to ensure you make a good investment? And what pieces of art tend to appreciate best in price? Read on to find out… Follow these five rules when investing in art Investing in collectibles, like art, is a great way to add diversification ... ››› more
  • [05 June 2015]
  • Investing in memorabilia: How to make a profit from this diverse collectibles market
  • Memorabilia covers a wide array of items. It all comes down to demand for certain items. So what types of things should you look at to add to your memorabilia collection? And how can you increase your chances of making a profit? Read on to find out… Three types of memorabilia to consider The most popular memorabilia to invest in includes: Comic books Since the 1970s, comics ha... ››› more
  • [04 June 2015]
  • A liquid collectible that could reward you very handsomely
  • When thinking about collectibles, the first things that may come to mind are art and antiques, but there are also collectibles of the liquid variety. One of these liquid collectibles is whisky. But not the whisky you may enjoy at the weekend with some cola, but aged single malts. Collecting whisky is growing in popularity. And over recent years, collectible single malts have done very well a... ››› more
  • [03 June 2015]
  • Four reasons why you should invest in gold coins
  • If you're looking for a form of financial insurance for your portfolio, investing in gold is a good idea. The yellow metal tends to perform in times of financial strife and diversifies your portfolio. You can take investing in gold to another level by investing in gold coins. Through investing in gold coins, you can benefit from the performance of the gold price and the demand for these coins. ... ››› more
  • [02 June 2015]
  • How to successfully invest in the most portable of collectibles: Stamps
  • If you're looking to diversify your portfolio into collectibles, the most portable of all are stamps. Stamp collecting, or philately, is a hobby enjoyed by many around the world. And if it's a hobby of yours, perhaps it's time to take your stamp collecting to the next level. So what makes a good stamp investment? Read on to find out… Three factors that determine a stamp’s worth ... ››› more
  • [01 June 2015]
  • The beginner's guide to buying collectibles at auction
  • Buying collectibles is one way to add diversification to your portfolio. There's a low correlation between the performance of these alternative investments and financial markets. Whether it is art, antiques or memorabilia that interests you, auctions give you access to a wide variety of collectibles. So how can you prepare for an auction? Read on to find out… How to prepare for b... ››› more
  • [27 May 2015]
  • Fancy investing in art? Consider the costs first…
  • The costs of investing in art isn't just how much you pay for a piece. There are other costs you need to consider. Depending on the art you buy, these can mount up. Read on to find out more… The holding costs of investing in art If you’re buying art as an investment, you need to consider the costs involved. These are opportunity costs you’ll need to pay. So what are these c... ››› more
  • [26 May 2015]
  • Collectibles uncovered: Investing in valuable SA coins
  • If you want to invest in collectibles, one sector worth looking at is coins. You don't have to look far to find an array of desirable examples. Many South African coins are highly sought after. So what SA coins should you be on the lookout for? Read on to find out… Investing in lucrative South African rare coins If you want to start collecting coins, you should start looking f... ››› more
  • [25 May 2015]
  • How to successfully invest in collectibles
  • Investing in collectibles has two main benefits: Firstly, they add some much needed diversification to your portfolio. And secondly, they're an investment that you can enjoy. So if you're serious about investing in collectibles, what's the best way to go about it? Read on to find out… Five tips for investing in collectibles Whether you want to invest in rare coins, stamps or ar... ››› more
  • [22 May 2015]
  • Four benefits of investing in collectibles
  • The key to successfully diversifying your portfolio is to invest in different assets that respond in different ways to what's going on in the economy. One way to add diversification to your portfolio is to invest some of your money into collectibles. Let's take a closer look at the benefits of investing in collectibles… What are collectibles? Collectibles, otherwise known as alter... ››› more
  • [21 May 2015]
  • I told you before and I'm going to tell you again…
  • Last month I wrote an article explaining that gold will make its rebound, slowly but surely. Gold suffered significant losses during the past few years - dropping 37% from its high of $1,900 in 2011 all the way down below the $1,200 in 2014. Following from Bill Bonner's comment that gold looks to have bottomed out, I agreed that gold was about to make a comeback. And, I said "if there's eve... ››› more
  • [20 May 2015]


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