Wine and art have always seemed to go hand in hand and now many institutions are starting to see the value in this combination. While for the average lover of wine art both in the form of a flavorful vintage or by enjoying a fine glass while viewing a beautiful image the value of both is easy to see.
But recent losses in many hedge funds have many large institutions looking for other places to invest money for long term returns. Groups such as The Wine Investment Fund are reporting earnings even during the tough financial times. These companies are also reporting a growing trend in clients who represent institutional investors.
Companies such as Emotional Assets Management are investing more and more in fine art, vintage wines, rare stamps, collectible books and so much more. With the increase in available funds to do so by more investors including banks and the ultra rich this area of investment is growing and growing.
For the average wine lover this may not mean too much but it does confirm what some have known all along. Not only do wine and art pare together well but they are also a excellent place to put your money even in the tough times when traditional stocks are down.