Alternative investments
Usually the preserve of collectors, alternative investments such as art and wine provide diversification, so can have a place in large portfolios. But most are considered volatile and high risk, so are best suited to experienced investors.
Recent articles
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(31 October 11)
The index which tracks Britain's 30 rarest stamps has made impressive returns over the last 40 years. And you can make a play on this expanding sector with this stamp-selling stock, says Paul Hill.
(17 June 11)
As prices for works of art soar, more and more people are trying to plug art investment funds. Last September there were only 12 active art funds across the globe. Now there are 41 in development. But should you buy in?
(07 February 11)
The price of 'real' assets – everything from commodities to wine – is soaring as the super-rich start to worry about the value of paper money. This could be very bad news in the long run – but in the short run, there is a silver lining to all this spending.