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The Pokémon card market has gone through several phases since 1999: a launch boom, a long quiet period, a sharp surge in 2020-2021 and a cooling afterwards. Interest picked up again around the franchise's 30th anniversary in 2026. Understanding these phases helps collectors judge price moves with more context.

Alternative assets are usually long-term holdings. Market cycles can take years to play out, and selling at a low point can lock in a loss. A clear time horizon helps investors avoid forced sales. Holding periods differ by category and there is no single right answer.

Past collectibles booms followed a similar pattern: rapid price rises, heavy new supply and then a correction. The 1990s card boom, the 2020-2021 trading card surge and the later cooling in watches all fit this pattern. The main lesson is that quality, scarcity and patience matter more than timing.

Collectibles markets move through repeating phases: discovery, hype, peak, correction and recovery. Supply, liquidity, media attention and interest rates all shape each phase. Knowing the pattern helps investors set realistic expectations. It does not tell them where any category stands today.

A track record is the history of how a category, an expert or a platform has performed over time. It shows how prices behaved in good and bad markets. A longer record gives investors more evidence, but it never guarantees future results.

Artemundi, founded by art investor Javier Lumbreras in 1989, has offered 19 artworks on Splint Invest since 2023. All five exits so far closed with a gain, with an average realised net return of +19.8% per exit after fees. Here are the facts, the portfolio and every exit in detail.

Antique and vintage jewelry can hold value, but returns are not guaranteed. Craftsmanship, period, designer significance and materials drive prices. Authentication and condition decide how much a buyer will pay.

Investors can authenticate movie memorabilia by checking provenance documents, screen-matching the item to the film and verifying any certificate of authenticity. A certificate alone is not proof. Fraud is common, so independent checks are essential.

Some vintage electric guitars have risen strongly in value. Many have not. Brand, model, production era, originality, condition and notable-player provenance drive prices.