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Stamps and coins are no longer just for collectors
and enthusiasts. An investment case can be made for
adding them to an investment portfolio.
RATIONALE
For many people collecting stamps and coins is seen as a hobby, often the preserve of
a few dedicated (and usually ageing) enthusiasts. However, the evidence shows that
certain, ‘investment-grade’ stamps and coins can also be very profitable investments that
provide diversification, a hedge against inflation and an additional source of returns.
This report is aimed at professional intermediaries, financial advisers, finance
professionals and sophisticated investors. The objective is to provide an impartial
and balanced view of the pros and cons of investing in rare stamps and coins.
The report examines the investment case for stamps and coins and looks
at both the risks and benefits of them as investment assets, the role they
can play within a wider investment portfolio and the unique considerations
investors have to bear in mind when they buy and sell collectibles.
We’ll provide some history and background to the sector, consider the
additional sources of information available and also discuss the best
ways to access and get exposure to this distinctive asset class.
This report should provide readers with the background and knowledge to
make an informed decision about whether rare stamps and coins are assets
that would be suitable and beneficial for them or their clients, understand
how to access the market and know where to go for more information.
