Money Loopholes

Our weekly deep dive into the dynamic world of alternative investments.

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The MoneyMade Team
April 29, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

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This Week’s Highlights

📈 Market Moves: The collectibles market is booming and vintage toys, comics, and memorabilia are driving a surge in alternative investments.

💸 Investing Product of the Week: Arta Finance is unlocking billionaire-level investing strategies for accredited investors.

🃏From the Collection: A T206 Honus Wagner card just sold for $1.98 million, proving rare sports memorabilia is still king.

👀 Net Worth Watch: The Kentucky Derby draws millionaires, and you can join the alt investing winner’s circle with fractional racehorse investing.

🗳️ Weekly Poll: Which alternative asset are you most excited to invest in this year?

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📈 Market Moves

The collectibles market is experiencing significant growth, with projections estimating its value to reach $776 billion by 2032, up from $622 billion in 2024. This surge is driven by increased interest in alternative investments, nostalgia, and the influence of pop culture.​

Key categories showing strong appreciation include:

  • Vintage Toys: Items like Star Wars figures and Barbie dolls are fetching high prices, especially those in original packaging.​

  • Trading Cards: Sports cards, particularly rookie cards, and Pokémon cards have seen values skyrocket, with some rare cards selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars.​

  • Comic Books: First editions and rare issues are in high demand, with graded comics achieving record auction prices.​

  • Vinyl Records: Limited pressings and albums from iconic artists are attracting collectors and investors alike.​

  • Autographed Memorabilia: Signed items from celebrities and athletes continue to be highly sought after.​

💸 Investing Product of the Week

Arta Finance is redefining wealth management by giving accredited investors access to financial tools once reserved for billionaires, all through an easy-to-use digital platform.

Key Features:

  • Private Market Access: Invest in private equity, venture capital, and private credit.

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🃏 From the Collection

A rare T206 Honus Wagner baseball card, often referred to as the "Holy Grail" of sports collectibles, has been sold for $1.98 million in a recent auction. This particular card, graded as "Altered/Restored" by PSA, was part of the iconic T206 series produced between 1909 and 1911 by the American Tobacco Company. The card's scarcity is attributed to Wagner's objection to its production, possibly due to his desire not to promote tobacco products or a dispute over compensation, resulting in a limited number of copies — only about 50 to 60 are known to exist today.

Despite its condition, the card's historical significance and rarity continue to drive its value, underscoring the enduring appeal of vintage sports memorabilia as a unique alternative investment.

👀 Net Worth Watch

The Kentucky Derby isn’t just about mint juleps and fancy hats — it’s a magnet for some of the wealthiest individuals in America. From celebrities to Fortune 500 CEOs, Derby weekend at Churchill Downs draws a seriously affluent crowd. And the stats from last year prove it:

  • Average Ticket Cost: $1,200

  • Average Attendee Net Worth: $1.5M

  • Total Amount Wagered: $210M

With that much money in the stands (and on the line), the Derby isn’t just a race — it’s one of the biggest wealth events of the year. And for those looking to get closer to the action without the hefty price tag, platforms like MyRacehorse offer a unique alternative investment opportunity.

Notably, MyRacehorse facilitated the ownership experience for over 5,000 investors in the 2020 Kentucky Derby winner, Authentic, and more recently, Seize the Grey, a Preakness Stakes winner with a stallion deal potentially worth up to $13.5 million.

🗳️ Weekly Poll

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Money Loopholes is your trusted source for navigating the ever-expanding world of alternative investments. Stay tuned for next week's edition, where we'll break down emerging trends and uncover new ways to grow your wealth.

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The MoneyMade Team

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