Lisa Best

This article was originally published by FTAdvisor as part of their ‘Guide to Investing in Alternatives’ on 24 August 2017 and includes input from Intelligent Partnership.  To view a full version please go to:  https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2017/08/24/can-collectible-investments-be-a-useful-diversifier/?page=1   Collectible investments have been tarnished by investment scams in the past but for some clients they can be a serious investment and another way of diversifying a portfolio. In his book, ‘101 Extraordinary Investments’, author Toby Walne points out investing in collectibles dates all the way back to Edwardian and Victorian exploration. He writes: “Exploration funds were often simply raised by trading in curiosities… continue reading