🚀 January 2025 Performance Update: Year-End Trends and 2025 Outlook
📊 January at a Glance: Category Performance
The world of alternative investments had a dynamic start to the year, offering exciting opportunities for collectors and investors alike. From tangible luxury assets to niche collectibles, January delivered an average return of 1.2% across all alternative asset categories, reinforcing their resilience amid fluctuating traditional markets. Following a challenging December (-2.4%), precious metals rebounded strongly as demand surged.
📊 January at a Glance: Category Performance
🏆 Top Performing Categories: Precious Metals, LEGO, and Travel Luggage
🥇 Precious Metals (+8.6%)
After a slight decline in December (-2.4%), precious metals rebounded strongly, driven by increasing global demand and market confidence.
🌟 LEGO (+3.3%)
Many EOL (End-of-Life) LEGO sets became scarcer, leading to rising secondary market prices. This trend is expected to continue as supply diminishes.
🎩 Travel Luggage (+3.1%)
Luxury and vintage travel luggage sustained its upward momentum, with limited-edition releases achieving higher secondary market valuations.
💎 Other Strong Performers: Trading Cards and Art
🎮 Trading Cards (+2.6%)
Sealed Pokémon card sets saw notable price increases, partly fueled by a growing trend of YouTube unboxing videos featuring rare vintage sets. This rising social media engagement continues to drive collector demand.
🎨 Art (+1.0%)
The addition of high-quality pieces like George Condo’s and George Morton-Clark’s works significantly boosted the art category. Their favourable purchasing price allowed for strong price increases right after purchase.
💼 Standout Assets You Can Still Invest In
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George Condo, Women are Beautiful, 2024 (+9.42%)
Purchased 40% below the current resale value, this artwork saw a conservative price increase of 9.4% in January.
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1968 Highland Park 54 Year Old (+2.42%)
Acquired significantly below current resale and auction prices, leading to an immediate valuation increase.
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Hermès Birkin 25, Jaune Ambre, 2024 (+1.88%)
Another asset purchased at a discount, with immediate appreciation in secondary markets.
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Opus One 2021 (90 bottles) (+1.66%)
Trade prices on Liv-ex have already increased since the purchase at the end of January.
📊 Benchmarking: Splint vs. Traditional Markets
Traditional markets had a strong start in January but showed early signs of volatility in February, particularly due to Deepseek’s impact on the US AI industry. Here’s how alternative assets compared:
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SMI: +8.82%
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S&P 500: +4.03%*
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DAX: +9.18%
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EuroStoxx 50: +8.24%
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Gold: +7.74%
(*The nominal performance for S&P 500 was +5.7%, adjusted for FX movements to Euros.)
📈 Key Takeaway: A Month of Opportunities in Alternative Investments
January showcased a strong start for Splint Invest’s alternative assets, reinforcing the power of a diversified investment portfolio. With standout performances in precious metals, LEGO, travel luggage, trading cards, and art, the platform continues to offer unique opportunities for investors seeking asset classes beyond traditional markets.
Looking ahead, market volatility in equities suggests further potential for alternative investments. Whether you're interested in established categories like whisky or emerging trends in contemporary art, Splint Invest remains at the forefront of sourcing valuable assets at attractive prices.
💼 Explore the latest investment opportunities today and make 2025 a year of smart, diversified growth!
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.
Discover the highlights of Splint Invest’s November performance! This month, art, sneakers, and sports cards led the way, with standout assets delivering impressive returns. Meanwhile, categories like diamonds and wine faced challenges but represent only a fraction of our portfolio. Learn about exciting trends, including our latest successful exit with Salvador Dalí's Hidden Faces, achieving a net profit of 12.8%.
