Beyond the Walter Payton Rookie Card
The 1976 Walter Payton rookie card might be one of the most important football cards in existence. Few other football cards capture so much legacy, historical significance, and value as a collectible, such as the Walter Payton rookie card. But beyond the incredible stats, records, and monetary value encompassing a single football card, there’s much…
Michael Burry Does It Again
I wanted to write about short-selling since it’s flooding Twitter feeds and captivating the minds of every man, woman, and child around the world lately. But it turns out, short-selling might be more about having opposing views, and those opposing views eventually being correct, rather than simply betting against an asset. Short sellers who are…
The Ultimate 1970s Porsche 911 Breakdown
Let’s talk about the 1970s Porsche 911 for a minute. Why? Because the 1970s Porsche 911 is a collector car that deserves much respect. It’s the longest-running model from one of the most iconic sportscar producers in the world. And it’s one of the most recognizable vehicle designs in automotive history. The evolution of the…
Invest Wisely With 1 Oz Gold Bars
Let’s say you want to buy 1 Oz gold bars for your portfolio but not sure where to turn. It can be difficult to fight through the noise and find trustworthy resources. While gold is one of the oldest asset classes in human history, dating back to 4000 BC, there’s never been more confusion and…
The Power of the Vintage Guitar, and Getting Lucky
I’ve read some of the greatest poetry ever written, and as beautiful as it sounded, those words never stuck in my ear for days on end. However, I’ve listened to a few of the greatest guitarists and songwriters ever to live and found myself humming their tune nonstop for a week. That’s the power of…
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What is Crypto Arbitrage?
What is crypto arbitrage? To understand arbitrage is first to understand the never-ending search for inefficient markets. In a fairly new market such as crypto, pricing between the many exchanges tend to vary and change at different rates. When different prices for the same asset exist across multiple exchanges, the arbitrage strategy is in play.…
8 Reasons to Invest in Fractional Share Alternative Assets
I can think of 8 reasons to invest in fractional share alternative assets, and the list continues to grow. Over the last few years, there have been dramatic changes to the investing landscape and how access to world-class assets is evolving. Everyone has their own unique financial situation to manage, but there’s good reason to…
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Keanu Reeves Enjoys the Ride
Decades of making movies, collecting motorcycles, and now running his own motorcycle company, Keanu Reeves enjoys the ride and makes it look easy. As one of the great ambassadors for motorcycle riding, there couldn’t be a better example of humbleness and positivity for bike enthusiasts and collectors. When someone is pitching their product and says…
FP Journe Redefines Watch Excellence
Thirty years ago, if you were to pick someone who would rise to the top of the watchmaking world and redefine craftsmanship and luxury, Francois Paul Journe would not have been on anyone’s list. But an intense curiosity in clocks and watch design quickly developed at a young age, and with painstaking dedication to the…
The Dao of Mark Spitznagel
If you are searching for a unique approach to capital allocation, money management, markets, and investing, look no further than Mark Spitznagel. If you’re curious about how business and investing relate to nature and the survival of complex systems, you will find thought-provoking concepts you may have never pondered until now. Hardly a household name,…
Endless Options For Fractional Share Investing
Beyond wall street brokers, there’s a whole new world out there for Fractional Share Investing. Many people hear the words “fractional share investing” and assume it’s associated with the stock market somehow. Not anymore. The phrase, fractional share investing now has a variety of connotations. It can become somewhat confusing to new investors trying to…
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Nolan Ryan Baseball Card Value Using eBay
If you’re wondering what your Nolan Ryan baseball card value has been doing over the last few years, a good place to start is the eBay “sold” page. There are few better places to find valuable and up to date information to help you value your collection. Searching for Nolan Ryan card values can be…
The Crown Prince, Legendary Jean Michel Basquiat
One of the hottest burning flames of creativity roared through New York City during the 1980s. Although he’s been gone for over thirty years, Jean Michel Basquiat has never been more relevant than he is today. He was an artist determined to make his mark on the world by any means necessary. And he achieved…
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Most Valuable Ernest Hemingway First Edition Books
You’re probably aware of the enormous price tag on an Ernest Hemingway ‘A Farewell to Arms’ and ‘The Sun Also Rises’ first edition book. But there are many other great works by Hemingway with significant value and historical influence that you may have forgotten about. His stories redefined fictional writing, and his first edition books…
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Louisville Slugger Wood Bats Are Irresistible
What’s the attraction of Louisville Slugger Wood Bats? How did a woodworking shop in Louisville, Kentucky become one of the most iconic names in America’s pastime over the last 135 years? Some of the most expensive sports memorabilia to ever sell at auctions are game-used Louisville Slugger wood bats. If you do a Google Image…
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How Much is Jay Leno’s Car Collection Worth
At last count, Jay owns 286 vehicles in his collection worth over $50 million. Some of the world’s rarest and unique vehicles are included in his “Garage,” which is actually multiple airplane hangers at a nearby airport in Burbank, California. Jay’s Garage became so well-known for his car collection that he decided to start producing…
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Bridgewater Associates Average Return and the Man Behind the Money
Bridgewater Associates average return over the last 28 years has been 11.5% per year. This number is important because it’s nearly double the average yearly return of the S&P 500, which is about 7%. When you beat the market by five or six percent every year for almost three decades, you will get some attention.…
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17 Jesse Livermore Quotes to Remember
There are dozens of Jesse Livermore quotes to remember, but one incredible phrase I’ll never forget is, “Of all the offspring of Time, Error is the most ancient, and is so old and familiar an acquaintance, that Truth, when discovered, comes upon most of us like an intruder, and meets the intruder’s welcome.” The only…
SoundCloud Monetization and Investing in Musical Artists
I was thinking about how up-and-coming music artists make money these days, and I started investigating the SoundCloud monetization service. It’s been around for a few years but by invite only and in beta form. Recently, SoundCloud stepped it’s game up and launched its direct monetization program, open for everyone, and it’s gaining momentum. Not…
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The Magnum PI Ferrari Might be the Most Iconic Ferrari of All Time
The Magnum PI Ferrari is possibly one of the coolest Ferrari models ever made. It’s not the most expensive. It’s not the fastest. But it was driven by one of the coolest characters to ever star in a T.V. series. For nearly eight years, Tom Selleck, as the private investigator Thomas Magnum, sped through Hawaii,…
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The Magic Behind a First Edition Rare Book
It’s hard for some people to understand the value of an old first edition book. They would say, “how could a tiny little book be worth thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars?” I hate to admit it, but I once thought the exact same way. Even if I wanted to read a particular old…
Sports Card Market is Heating Up
Along with many other markets lately, the sports card market is getting hot after gaining a steady amount of interest over the last few years. You might be thinking, “of course, every market is going bonkers right now, so why wouldn’t sports cards?” Not so fast. There are markets out there right now, not doing…
5 Forgotten Bubbles and Crashes
Everyone loves to cite the famous bubbles, where the wise and lucky few escape just in time with their fortune, and the unlucky or inattentive were left holding the bag. It’s almost a daily occurrence to hear a tale of someone’s giant windfall or daring escape during the not so distant housing bubble or the…
Beyond the Fear & Greed Index
Whenever you hear people making predictions about what will happen in markets, I would advise you to grab your money and slowly back away. Next, run as fast as you can in the opposite direction. Once you are in a safe place away from all the prognosticators and future tellers, collect your thoughts. There’s plenty…
Gruhn Guitars and The King of Vintage Guitar Collecting
George Gruhn turned a hobby collecting vintage guitars into one of the most well-known guitar shops in the world. Gruhn Guitars in Nashville is a global hub for vintage guitar collectors. Gruhn describes his early days of guitar collecting as “a compulsive mania.” He goes on to say Gruhn Guitars is a business that is…
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So You Think You Want to Become an Accredited Investor
With an ever-increasing amount of investing platforms, products, and vehicles out there, you might be wondering if it’s time to gain accredited investor status. After all, this is a requirement for many of the top fractional investing companies and crowdfunding websites pitching their latest and most significant opportunities. After reading up on the accredited investor…
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The Rise of Renaissance Technologies
If you’re interested in markets, investing, and beating the odds, few stories compare to Jim Simons and the rise of Renaissance Technologies. Simons has a legendary tale showing how the compounding effects of extreme intelligence, curiosity, and determination can lead to victory in the fiercest area of the financial markets. Since 1988 he’s the world’s…
Where The Gold Bars Are
Tracing back to 4000 B.C. when it was used to make jewelry, humans have been using gold to decorate themselves and collect as a symbol of power and wealth. The tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs were packed with gold. Chinese kings were buried with gold-gilded chariots. Of all the 118 elements from the periodic table, we’ve…
Raoul Pal of Real Vision Talks Risk and Opportunity
Anthony Pompliano hosts “Off The Chain,” a podcast featuring interviews from the world of cryptocurrency. Lately, he’s been branching out a bit to include interviews with a variety of personalities related to the business world and finance industry. This week Pomp invited Raoul Pal on the show to discuss his background, experience, and the risk…
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What’s Great About the Vintage Porsche 911 Carrera
Vintage Porsche values have cooled off over the last year or so. According to Hagerty, a prominent car valuation research firm, values have drifted lower on the high, middle, and low end of the Porsche spectrum. An investment worth watching is the 1976 Porsche Turbo Carrera on Rally Road. If you’re not familiar with Rally…
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10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold
Legendary watchmaker Patek Philippe represents seven of the 10 most expensive watches ever sold. Rolex has three representations on the top 10 list. One thing is for sure if the blockbuster sales of the last few years are any indication, this list is sure to change dramatically soon. Collectors continue to show an incredible appetite…
10 Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold
What’s the most expensive car ever sold? Ferrari dominates the list, but Mercedes, Aston Martin, Jaguar, and Alfa Romeo are also included to make up the current list. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO $70 Million Ferrari produced just 36 250 GTOs between 1962 and 1964. Originally sold for a retail price of $18,000, the 1962 Ferrari…
19 Amazing Treasures Discovered
There are many reasons people search for lost treasure. Some seek fortune and fame; others seek answers to histories unanswered questions. The quest for uncovered treasures continues just as it has for thousands of years. Here are some of my favorite stories behind 19 amazing treasures discovered. The Caesarea Sunken Treasure Divers in the Eastern…
9 Favorite Investing Quotes of All Time
Successful investing is one of the most difficult and challenging professions there is. Throughout history, the best investors seem to enjoy a capacity for memorable quotes that stand the test of time. The ability to clearly communicate their experience has left us with much wisdom and countless quotes to reflect on. It’s one of the…
7 Best Fractional Ownership Companies
There was a time when the door was closed to the masses looking for alternative ways to invest. Recently it’s becoming possible to buy pieces or fractions of almost anything you can think of. From cars to watches to rare books, new companies are increasing their offerings of desirable items for investment. Here’s a closer…
Inside Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been around now for over ten years, which is pretty amazing when you consider many people either haven’t even heard of it or still don’t understand what it is. The fact that it seems to be a polarizing topic when brought up for discussion is a signal for me to investigate further and…
Invest in Collector Cars With Rally Road
‘The investments of the rich, now available to all, on Rally Rd. A platform where blue-chip collector cars are turned into stocks.’ Rally Rd. is one of the freshest ideas I’ve seen in a long time. Not only is it a cool idea, but it’s an entirely built-out working app you can use right now.…