Why the Price of Collectibles Is Skyrocketing

Why the Price of Collectibles Is Skyrocketing
An employee counts USD notes at a money change outlet in Jakarta on June 14, 2013. Bay Ismoyo/AFP via Getty Images
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I’ve been writing about inflation lately, and based on the comments, it’s obvious that higher prices are creating hardship and anxiety in many American homes. Today, let’s take a look at the lighter side of the topic and examine the factors causing huge increases in the prices of collectibles and luxury goods like exotic cars, watches, wine, and art.

Gary Brode
Gary Brode
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Gary Brode has spent three decades in the hedge fund business. Most recently, he was Managing Partner and Senior Portfolio manager for Silver Arrow Investment Management, a concentrated long-only hedge fund with options-based hedging. In 2020, he launched Deep Knowledge Investing, a research firm that works with portfolio managers, RIAs, family offices, and individuals to help them earn higher returns in the equity portion of their portfolios. Mr. Brode’s work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Barron’s, and in appearances on CNBC, Bloomberg West, and RealVision.
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