Let’s say you’re a sports enthusiast. And, let’s also say that you like to invest in the stock market. You could blend your interests by investing in a stock like Madison Square Garden Company, a powerhouse in live sports and entertainment venues. Or, you could “Just Do It” with Nike Inc., the leading global designer of athletic footwear and apparel. But, if you do your research you’ll see that Nike’s North American sales struggled to keep pace with that of their rival, adidas who enjoyed a strong financial performance both in North America and China during the past year – so choose carefully.
But what if there was a different way to invest in sports? What if you could invest in shares of your favorite sports and your favorite teams? And, what if your earnings – and losses – were based on their performance each game?