Alternative Investments

Art Investment

Definition

What is Art Investment?

Ownership of artworks with the expectation of preservation, enjoyment, or appreciation.

Example in practice

An investor buys a painting through a specialist adviser.

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A company that finances producers in exchange for a percentage of revenue or output.

A financing arrangement granting the investor the right to buy part of future production at a predetermined price.

Non-bank lending to privately held companies or assets.

An investment combining debt and derivatives to create a defined payoff.

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