Money Loopholes

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

The MoneyMade Team
April 01, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

A note from the MoneyMade Team

Hi everyone 👋 Welcome to the new edition of Money Loopholes, MoneyMade's weekly deep dive into the dynamic world of alternative investments. Each week, we'll bring you insights, trends, and strategies to diversify your portfolio beyond traditional stocks and bonds.

This Week’s Highlights

⚾ Rookie Card Collecting: With the MLB season officially kicked off, learn more about the baseball card boom and how to ensure your cards are properly graded.

💰 Managing Wealth After a Big Win: Get some advice on diversification strategies after hitting an investment home run.

🎨 Investing in Fine Art with Masterworks: How fractional art investing is making blue-chip art more accessible.

🥊 Remembering George Foreman: Celebrating the boxing legend's legacy and his ventures beyond the ring.

🏆 Founder Features: Are you building something exciting in the world of alternative investing? We want to feature your story.

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Celebrated as ‘The Super Bowl of Blockchain’, Consensus will welcome 20,000 attendees shaping the decentralized digital economy to Toronto this May 14-16.

Ready to invest in your future?

Attending is your best bet.

⚾ Rookie Card Collecting

The MLB season kicked off on March 27, and with it, the demand for baseball cards. Shohei Ohtani's cards continue to be some of the most sought-after collectibles, with rookie cards in top condition drawing the eyes of investors.

Speaking of rookie cards…did you see the news of Paul Skenes’ 1/1 Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card selling? It sold for $1.11 million at auction via Fanatics Collect and the winning bidder was Dick's Sporting Goods. That made a splash in the world of collectibles!

If you’re looking to get into sports card investing, grading can be key. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) card can be worth exponentially more than an ungraded card. Here’s how to ensure your collection holds its value:

✔ Learn the PSA grading process to maximize your card’s worth.
✔ Store cards properly to avoid wear and tear.
✔ Watch market trends—A prospect from the minor leagues being called up can dramatically impact prices overnight.

💰 Managing Wealth After a Big Win

So you made a killing on an investment—now what? Many investors fail to capitalize on their success because they don’t review their goals and consider securing some gains. Key strategies to consider after an investment windfall:

✔ Move profits into lower-risk assets—Consider moving gains on cryptocurrency to more traditional investment vehicles or other alternative investments.
✔ Reinvest strategically—Consider angel investing, private equity, or index funds.
✔ Tax efficiency matters—High earnings can lead to massive tax bills if not managed correctly.

🎨 Investing in Fine Art with Masterworks

Want to invest like the ultra-wealthy? Blue-chip art has historically outperformed the S&P 500, but the barrier to entry has always been high—until now. Masterworks is making it possible to own fractional shares of multimillion-dollar paintings from artists like Picasso, Warhol, and Banksy.

Why consider art investing?

✔ Strong returns—From 2001–2023 contemporary art outperformed nearly all other alternative assets.
✔ Low correlation to stocks—Art values tend to rise regardless of stock market fluctuations.
✔ Exclusive market access—Masterworks allows everyday investors to participate in an asset class once reserved for the elite.

🥊 Remembering George Foreman

We honor the legacy of George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, who passed away on March 21 at the age of 76. Beyond his legendary boxing career, Foreman was a successful entrepreneur, most notably known for the George Foreman Grill, which sold over 100 million units worldwide. His ventures extended to endorsements and authorship, contributing to an estimated net worth of $300 million. Foreman's life exemplifies the power of diversification and resilience in building lasting wealth.

🏆 Founder Features

Are you building something exciting in the world of alternative investing? We want to feature your story on MoneyMade.io!

We’re spotlighting founders who are reshaping how people invest—whether it’s in collectibles, real estate, crypto, private markets, or beyond. Get in front of a passionate community of investors and share your journey.

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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.

Let’s make money moves,

The MoneyMade Team

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