Hobby investments

  • May212020
    Gold coins

    Alternative assets: Investing in gold coins  

    When stock markets become volatile and unpredictable, investors usually consider investing in gold as an alternative home for their capital.…

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  • May192020
    coin collecting numismatics: coins scatter on a map of the world

    Alternative assets: Coin collecting and numismatics 

    Coin collecting, or numismatics, has a long and interesting history. Ever since we first started minting currency, people have been…

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  • May122020
    Vintage postcards: A selection of postcards displayed on a table

    Alternative assets: Collecting vintage postcards 

    Investing in vintage postcards is not the most obvious choice when deciding on an alternative investment opportunity, as collecting old…

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  • May112020
    Collecting stamps: A selection of postmarked stamps

    Alternative assets: Collecting stamps as an investment 

    Collecting stamps as an investment can be an enjoyable and potentially rewarding hobby. Stamps are considered little pieces of history…

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  • May012020
    Collecting rare books and first editions: Open book placed on a table

    Alternative assets: Collecting rare books and first editions 

    If you love reading and browsing through bookshelves you might also enjoy collecting rare books or first editions. Not only…

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  • Apr292020
    Invest in vintage watches

    Alternative assets: Collecting vintage watches  

    Collecting vintages watches can be a fun, interesting and enjoyable hobby. It allows the owner the opportunity to purchase and…

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  • Jan312020
    Football memorabilia Three young boys playing football in the square of a charming European city

    Alternative assets: Football memorabilia

    Investing in football memorabilia is not really about ‘investment’ in the classic sense where you pay ‘x’ for a share in…

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  • Jan122020
    Collecting banknotes: A series of banknotes from different countries placed on a flat surface with an orange background

    Alternative assets: Guide to collecting banknotes

    When the Central Bank of Zimbabwe began issuing One Hundred Trillion Dollar notes in 2009, during a period of extended…

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