brandon vallorani on being a careful wine investor
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Take Care When Investing in Fine Wine By Brandon Vallorani February 25, 2014
There are problems with investing in the fine wine market and they usually have to do with valuations and storage and pricing transparency. To avoid getting conned by the fine wine market, you need to avoid these pitfalls and follow a set of guidelines for wine investors to capitalize on the positive characteristics of the fine wine asset class. One important guideline is to check whether the valuation of holdings was carried out independently. The most reliable pricing information will come from the fine wine industry exchange, Liv-‐ex. If they conduct the valuation and report it, you can trust that it is accurate. Another guideline is to invest in wine that has a proven history or track record. Also make sure there is plenty of liquidity in the asset and a good volume of supply. There is more risk for your investment if you have a portfolio with less liquid wines, wines in less-‐than-‐standard volume bottles, or young wines.
It is wise to avoid any unsolicited mail or cold calls. There are usually laws against the promotion of an investment, like fine wine, publically. Make sure that all costs associated with the investment are transparent at the beginning of every investment period. These costs include buying and selling the wines and management of your holdings. Another guideline is to always make sure you check all documentation. Make sure an authority issues all documentation. There should be a list of all expenses, transparent legal structure, and the names of well-‐known lawyers. Make sure that the goals of the manager are in line with the investor for the most positive outcome. It is important to keep in mind that fine wine is not an easy market to navigate. Using the above guidelines can help ensure that investors will have a good experience with fine wine. Brandon Vallorani is the CEO and founder of Liberty Alliance, and is a practiced entrepreneur with a background in marketing and management. Brandon graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Liberty Alliance is a network of websites dedicated to advancing Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. The partners and members of this organization utilize the influence of new media to promote traditional values and generate more than 1,000,000 page views each day. Brandon Vallorani enjoys spending time with his family, hunting big game, and indulging fine cigars and wine with his partners.