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Collectibles Report 2024 Part 1: A Great Year for Splint Invest
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Collectibles Report 2024 Part 1: A Great Year for Splint Invest

This blog is the first of three parts, based on the Collectibles Report 2023/2024. The series will highlight the key investment categories, trends, and market developments from the report, which focuses on alternative investments in luxury goods.

Hogshead Casks Explained for Whisky Investors
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Hogshead Casks Explained for Whisky Investors

The type and quality of the cask can be the key to the success of your investment. It’s the cask that impacts the flavour and profile of whisky. That said, knowing the difference between different types of whisky casks can prove highly valuable when choosing the ones to add to your whisky investment portfolio. 

 

Investing in Whisky for Beginners
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Investing in Whisky for Beginners

Whisky has been the undisputed queen of alternative luxury investing, delivering 280% growth between 2013 and 2023 (The Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index). 

So yes, the potential is there. The trick, however, is to know how to take advantage of it, which leads us to the main point of this guide - how to invest in whisky. Let’s start from the beginning, shall we?

How to Invest in Art for Beginners
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How to Invest in Art for Beginners

Art investment offers a unique blend of financial and emotional rewards. For beginners, it’s an exciting way to diversify a portfolio while indulging in personal taste and creativity.

Best Watches to Invest In: Our Top 5 Picks
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Best Watches to Invest In: Our Top 5 Picks

So you’re thinking about investing in luxury watches? That’s a savvy decision. 

Luxury watches provide a full suite of benefits for investors, offering high potential returns and excellent diversification capabilities. 

How to identify Emerging Artists
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How to identify Emerging Artists

At Splint Invest, we recognize that navigating the art market requires a discerning eye and a deep understanding of emerging trends. To ensure our investors capitalize on the potential upside of investing in up-and-coming artists, we've partnered with Maddox, a renowned leader in art market analysis.

Beyond the Road: Luxury Cars as an Investment
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Beyond the Road: Luxury Cars as an Investment

Just as certain works of art appreciate in value over time, so too can select luxury cars. While not every vehicle will become a collector's item, those produced by renowned brands and with unique features or historical significance often hold their value or even increase it.

Beyond the Canvas: Blue Chip Art as an Investment
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Beyond the Canvas: Blue Chip Art as an Investment

Blue chip art refers to artwork created by well-known, highly respected, and historically significant artists whose works have proven to hold or increase in value over time. Just like "blue chip" stocks in the financial world, blue chip art is considered a safe and reliable investment because the artists—such as Pablo Picasso or Salvador Dalí—are well-established, and their art consistently sells for high prices.

Beyond the Boutique: Birkin Bags as an Investment  
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Beyond the Boutique: Birkin Bags as an Investment  

Have you ever dreamt of owning a Hermès Birkin bag? Not just for its luxurious craftsmanship, but as a potential investment that appreciates over time. You're not alone. Birkin bags have become a symbol of not only high fashion but also alternative investments.