🚀 February 2025: Performance Update
📊 Continued Growth in Alternative Investments
Most alternative asset categories maintained positive momentum in February. The standout performers included newly added artworks like Ryo Kato’s Portfolio of 10 Paintings (2021–2024) with an impressive +13.6% growth and Zevs with +11.5%. Additionally, the Ferrari 348 TS (1991) saw a significant increase of +6.8%. This sustained growth reflects the strong demand for rare and high-quality assets.
📊 February at a Glance: Category Performance
🏆 Top Performing Categories:
🌍 Travel Luggage (+4.8%): The category saw notable gains as the upcoming travel season increased demand. Particularly, the Louis Vuitton Supreme Skateboard Trunk (1-of-10) surged by +14.6%, primarily due to a below-market purchase in February.
🎭 Trading Cards (+2.5%): Market conditions favored Pokémon cards, where demand outweighed supply, pushing prices higher.
🏈 Sport Cards (+1.3%): Rising player index prices, driven by constant auction records, increased collectors’ portfolio allocations amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
🎨 Art (+1.2%): Strong performance in February was fueled by strategic below-market acquisitions, making art one of the most promising alternative asset classes.
💼 Standout Assets You Can Still Invest In
- Louis Vuitton Supreme Skateboard Trunk (1-of-10) (+14.6%): Purchased significantly below its resale value, this rare item saw a conservative increase of 14.6% in February.
- Ferrari 348 TS, 1991 (+6.8%): Acquired well below current resale prices for concours-condition models, presenting an exceptional investment opportunity.
- Joan Miró, Composition, 1970 (+2.4%): The price was adjusted based on the positive auction & private sales dynamics of Miró works.
- Hermès Birkin 25, Jaune Ambre, 2024 (+1.3%): Secured at a discount in January, this luxury handbag experienced immediate appreciation in secondary markets.
📊 Benchmarking: Splint vs. Traditional Markets
Uncertainty rose in traditional markets due to geopolitical tensions and trade tariff threats, leading to mixed results in February:
🔍 Key Takeaway: A Growing Shift Toward Alternative Investments
The growing uncertainty in traditional markets has prompted investors to allocate more capital to alternative assets. This trend strengthens our position to sell off select assets in the near future, capitalizing on high demand in niche segments. Whether it’s high-end collectibles, rare art, or luxury goods, Splint Invest remains at the forefront of providing access to exclusive investment opportunities.
💼 Explore our latest investment opportunities today!
January marked a robust beginning for Splint Invest’s alternative assets, with most categories delivering positive returns. The standout performer was the newly added artwork from George Condo, Women are Beautiful, 2024, which surged by +9.42%. George Morton-Clark’s I Swear the Puppet Did It & Drunk Text, 2024 also delivered impressive growth of +8.1%. These strong performances highlight the potential of strategically selected contemporary artworks.
As we step into 2025, Splint Invest reflects on the strong performance of alternative assets in December 2024. The month capped the year with impressive results across key categories, highlighting the value of diversification in uncertain markets. From top-performing LEGO sets to the resilience of modern art and the steady climb of sports cards, December showcased the exciting opportunities that alternative investments can offer.
