Sector: Alternative Investments
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March 2009
Out of Africa
Nigeria’s heading up the march of contemporary African art, says Simon de Burton
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November 2008
a bull market?
The economic meltdown couldn’t stop British artist Damien Hirst busting records at his recent auction, but is the rest of the art market as robust? asks Simon de Burton
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January 2008
Paper profits
Rare books may not always be worth what they seem, says Ken Skehan
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January 2008
The idyll classes
Richard Lofthouse discovers the exclusive property clubs where the ultra-rich can combine principle, profit and networking
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December 2007
INVEST IN YOURSELF
Before you go crazy snapping up rare Porsches and Picassos, don't forget that Number One is the key to everything.
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December 2007
VINTAGE INVESTMENTS?
The 'buy-early' system has become an institution among wine investors, finds Andrew Jefford, and recent vintages are hitting astounding prices.
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November 2007
Driving profits
Ben Oliver argues that a vintage car can offer better returns than the stock market
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October 2007
Racing certainty
Simon de Burton considers the colourful niche investment of racing silks
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April 2007
BRASS IN POCKET
Premium-quality pocket watches can be picked up for a fraction of the price of their wrist-bound counterparts, says SIMON DE BURTON
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March 2007
A CORKING ASSET
Wine has long been regarded as a satisfying alternative investment, but a lesser-known spin-off is the humble corkscrew, says SIMON DE BURTON
