What are collectibles investments?

Collectibles investments refer to the practice of purchasing and holding items of value with the expectation of generating a financial return over time. Collectibles investments can be divided into various categories, including art and antiques, coins and currency, stamps, sports memorabilia, pop culture collectibles, and wine and spirits.

Why should you invest in collectibles?

Collectibles are a physical asset. You can hold rare collectible coins in your hand, for example. You can also transport them easily, so you can sell or trade collectibles anywhere in the world. Follow your passion. Unlike a share of stock or a bond investment, you get to enjoy your collectibles while waiting for them to appreciate in value.

Are collectibles an alternative investment?

Collectibles are considered to be an alternative investment, a group of investment assets that fall into the “other” category. Put another way, alternative investments aren’t the usual suspects like stocks, bonds, mutual funds or cash.