Alternative Investments
Trading Cards as an Alternative Asset: What the Fractional Platforms Won't Tell You About Liquidity
TL;DR: Collectable Sports Assets LLC, the SEC-registered platform that let accredited and retail investors buy fractional shares of vintage trading cards, halted secondary trading in 2024 and issued...
Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
Alternative Investments
Fine Art Investment Funds: The Illiquid, High-Fee Alternative Behind the British Rail Legend
TL;DR: The British Rail Pension Fund earned roughly 13% annualized on art it bought between 1974 and 1999, spending £40 million on about 2,500 works before fully divesting by 2003. It's the single...
Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
Regulatory & Compliance
Donor-Advised Fund vs. Charitable Remainder Trust: Which One Actually Works for Appreciated Alternative Assets
DAFs give an immediate deduction; CRTs pay lifetime income. Here's how each handles illiquid alternative assets, UBTI risk, and appraisal rules.
Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read