Investing in collectibles: 5 types of collectibles that have historically offered bankable returns

Investing in collectibles: 5 types of collectibles that have historically offered bankable returns

Any sort of tangible item can be a collectible investment, but fine art has historically offered some of the best returns.







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Collectible investments are physical objects “” tangible assets that have the potential to appreciate in value and diversify your investment portfolio.

Collectibles can be anything that anyone collects, but a few categories offer reliable returns, such as stamps, coins, toys, fine art, and sneakers.

Collectibles are illiquid, unregulated, and often opaquely priced, so investors should collect not just for profit, but for enjoyment.

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There are stocks, there are bonds “¦ and then there are alternative investments, a motley collection of all other asset types. Within the umbrella of alternative investments, some of the most exotic are collectibles.

A collectible can be any physical object that people can and do collect: from fine china to bottles of wine, from rare manuscripts to vintage cars “” and everything in between. Collectors gather these "tangible assets"  because they love them. Investors hang onto them in hopes that they'll increase in value over time. 

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