Introductory research for alternative asset markets
We publish plain-language guides and market reports on assets outside the mainstream — gold, art, whisky, luxury goods and more. Each report is written to help a reader understand the market, the structures involved and the risks, before any decision is made.
Alternative asset markets we research
Each market has its own characteristics, its own instruments and its own risks. Our reports start from those differences rather than treating “alternative” as a single category.
Gold
The physical and paper gold market, allocation questions for UK investors, and the difference between holding metal and holding a product that tracks it.
Art
How fine art and collectibles are valued, traded and settled, and where the costs of entry and exit sit for an individual buyer.
Whisky
Single malt and other aged spirits as an alternative asset, including bottling, storage, provenance and the illiquidity of the cask market.
Luxury Goods
Watches, handbags and other collectible luxury items, with attention to condition, authentication and transaction costs.
Property & Development
Property & development and the questions around security, valuation, servicing and exit that these structures raise.
Not sure where to start?
Read our guide to alternative asset structures first. It sets out the vocabulary you will meet across every one of these markets.
Three steps from browsing to reading
Our reports are introductory research. Requesting one is not an application for an investment and does not create any relationship in respect of one.
Browse the library
Review the summaries of each report and decide which market you want to understand better.
Confirm your status
Review the eligibility criteria on our Self Certification page and confirm which category, if any, describes your circumstances.
Request the report
Complete the short request form. We will confirm your certification and provide access to the material.
Your capital is at risk
Investing in non-readily realisable and/or non-transferable securities involves a high degree of risk. The value of an investment can fall as well as rise and you may lose all of the money you invest.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Forecasts and projections are not guarantees and performance may vary.
Read our Risk Factors page before making any decision.
Not regulated by the FCA
The introductory marketing services provided by JSP Hinters, a trading style of Impact Marketing Network Ltd, are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
You will not have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme in connection with these services.
Please seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.