Non-Financial Alternative Investments:

A Wide Variety of Potential Physical Investments

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Date Published: May 13, 2020
Summary PowerPoint Deck: 65 Slides
Reference PowerPoint Deck: 234 Slides


The purpose of this research is to provide readers with an understanding of the wide range of non-financial alternative investments including wine, cannabis, & other non-financial alternative investments. The research addresses this wide range of investment options, their markets & distribution channels, and predictions for their future use. Each topic has an underlying Tiburon research document and this research seeks to summarize their key insights. Other Tiburon research topics address hedge funds, venture capital & private equity real estate, and other financial alternative investments. This is part of Tiburon's broader coverage of alternative investments.

This research addresses the key historical phases of non-financial alternative investments, including:
  • Emergence Phase
  • Haphazard Phase
  • Maturation Phase
This research defines numerous distinct markets segments, including:
  • Commodities, Metals, & Stones
    • Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, & Platinum)
    • Industrial Metals (Aluminum, Copper, Tin, Zinc)
    • Commodities & Managed Futures
    • Diamonds & Other Precious Stones
  • Collectibles
    • Fine Art, Antiques, & Collectibles
    • Jewelry & Watches
    • Coins & Stamps
    • Antique & Racing Cars
    • Wine, Spirits, & Cannabis
    • Baseball Cards & Sports Memorabilia
    • Comic Books
    • Sports Teams
This research outlines key markets & distribution channels, including:
  • Direct Distribution
  • Financial Advisor Markets
  • Institutional Markets
  • International Markets
And this research makes several predictions for non-financial alternative investments, including:
  • Moderate Market Growth
  • Maturation of the Industry


















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