Research and Markets: Collectable Investing 2010 – In The First Six Months of 2010, Global Fine Art Auctions Realized 3 Billion – Equivalent to the Whole Of 2009
Press Release Source: Research and Markets on Thursday January 20, 2011, 12:08 pm EST
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/research/e452a7/collectable_invest) has announced the addition of the “Collectable Investing 2010″ report to their offering.
this report defines collectable investments and examines the origins of the move by HNW investors towards this asset class. The report also analyses the competitive environment and concludes with The views on the future direction of this asset class. Defines collectable investing and its position relative to luxury spending other asset classes such as commodities. Highlights the key indicators that demonstrate the growth in the collectable investments markets.
Examines the push and pull factors behind the move towards collectable investments. provides case studies of collectable investment funds, such as The Fine Art Fund Group and Emotional Assets Management and Research. Collectables are a type of tangible investments alongside commodities and property. they are often labelled as emotional or passionate investments, as collectors tend to be afficionados in their chosen area. but, increasingly collectables are just another asset class, with many investors without prior market knowledge investing through funds. Indicators of the performance of the collectables market demonstrate its current good health.
In the first six months of 2010, global fine art auctions realized 3 billion – equivalent to the whole of 2009; while the Live-Ex Fine Wine Index was up by 33.4% year-on-year at the end of August 2010. The competitive environment for collectables is changing. Historically, art has been the main collectable asset for which wealth managers have provided services to clients. Increasingly wealth managers are calling on external specialists to advise clients, with wealth managers working more closely with specialists in collectable funds.
Key questions answered:
What is collectable investing? What are the key indicators of the rise in collectable investing? What are the key factors behind the rise in collectable investing? Who competes in the collectable investment space? What is the future outlook for the collectable investment markets?
Key Topics Covered:
- Executive Summary
- Overview
- Towards a Definition of Collectable Investments
- The Origins of a move Towards Collectable Investments
- The Competitive Environment for Collectables
- The Future of Collectables
- Appendix
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Source: Datamonitor