A taste of the exotic

A diverse range of unconventional assets is available to investors unimpressed by the returns available conventionally

Recent volatility in the equity markets has left investors uninspired by conventional asset classes. The stage has been set for alternative investment options to become a popular way to diversify portfolios. But do investments in wine, stamps and art offer good long-term potential? Or are they volatile and high risk? Stamps Stamp collection may be considered a child’s hobby in many Western countries, but astute investors have turned this ancient pastime into a money-making activity. In the East, where stamp collecting is seen as a way of preserving culture and history, demand is boomin...