Contents NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2013
16 Passion and Performance According to Knight Frank assets such as art, wine, classic cars and even stamps can insulate a portfolio against market volatility. What sort of returns can the investor expect from these nontraditional assets and passion investments? Investment Life takes a closer look.
ON THE COVER – Chateau Lafite Rothschild from the exceptional 1982 vintage. 1 double-magnum & 12 bottles sold at Christie’s first auction in Mainland China for USD $89,268. Image courtesy Christie’s Images Limited.
20 Intelligent Partnership
During times of market volatility alternative investments can mitigate risks. Investment Life asks Daniel Kiernan, Associate Director at Intelligent Partnership in London to explain more.
28 Take a Seat
Why antique furniture keeps delivering superior investment returns.
30 Time Gentlemen
Investing in classic and collectable timepieces continues to provide above average returns.
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Chinese Ceramics Domestic investment in cultural iconography and collectables is powering a resurgent interest in Chinese Ceramics.
38 Seeing Red
Why exactly do fine wines excite the imaginations of investors?
44 Art Class
Is fine art an indulgent symbol of investor self-expression, an unpredictably volatile investment or simply supply and demand gone mad? Perhaps it’s all three.
47 A SEA Change
Changing gallery clientele and new areas of interest may be a sign of a uniquely Southeast Asian take on art as investment.
51 Heads you win
Head or heart - how do you decide on your gold coin investment strategy?
Fashion or 36 High Great Value?
New designs and classic settings are renewing interest amongst jewellery investors.
54 Under the Hood
Driving positive sentiment classic cars delivering exceptional alternative investment returns.