By now, you and your clients likely have the winter blues.
Lower-cost ways to access these assets
A hand-rolled Havana, whether set alight or set aside, can play many roles. Winston Churchill once had to stub out a cigar to rush to an emergency meeting during World War II. The half-finished piece was sold at an auction in 2010 for £4,500.
A genuine prop, which was used in the 1993 blockbuster hit Jurassic Park, is up for auction.
Collectible motorbikes, symbols of rebellion and liberty, can also preserve capital. Owning a classic motorcycle is both a lifestyle choice and investment, says Daniel Wade of U.K.-based Paul Fraser Collectibles. “Typically, collectors are united by passion for motorcycle design, engineering and history,” he says. “While it is possible to make money, my advice is not to buy with that expectation.”
Mars One has narrowed its colony application list to 1,000 people.
Though only 33 K3 open-top racecars were made in the 1930s, more are available.
Retirees and institutional investors share the same priorities.
The Toronto office market is stagnant.
Everyone’s looking for an edge. And for investors, that can mean choosing non-traditional strategies and asset classes.