Stamp investment: The facts

The facts

In the midst of the economic downturn, investment-grade stamps continue to go from strength to strength

• The values of the finest rare stamps - the investment-grade specimens - have historically performed superbly: Up 9.5% pa in the past 50 years.


• The market has gathered pace in the past decade with more collectors and investors entering the market: The leading 30 Great Britain stamps are up 10.8% pa on average since 1998, according to the GB30 Rarities index.


• China is the fastest growing market: The world's fastest growing economy is producing vast numbers of high-net worth individuals keen to invest in stamps from their homeland. The China rare stamp index is up 51% pa since 2006.


• Stamps offer excellent portfolio diversification - vital in times of economic uncertainty: Stamps have a low correlation to stock markets, and indeed have comfortably outperformed the flat-lining FTSE and Dow Jones over the past decade.


• Stamps offer tax-free investing: Up to £10,100 a year in the UK, or £20,200 with a compliant spouse!


• Stamps have better risk adjusted returns than more traditional investments: They comfortably beat the Dow Jones and gold, according to a recent comparison by Livemint.com - 50m serious collectors worldwide ensures volatility remains low.

Is stamp investment for you?

• It's a medium- to long-term investment but potentially an extremely lucrative one. We recommend a minimum hold of five years.


• The rare stamp market does not offer dividends or a yearly income. What it does offer you is the potential for significant capital appreciation when you decide to sell. It can play an important role in your overall investment strategy.


• Unlike some collectibles markets such as classic cars or fine wine, the storage options for rare stamps are inexpensive. What's more, we can offer you free storage for the duration of your investment.

How can we help?

• We are at the end of the phone or an email to discuss your options, no matter what the size of your budget. Contact: +44 (0) 117 933 9500 or info@paulfrasercollectibles.com


• Paul Fraser has 35 years' experience in the collectibles business. In that time he has sold stamps to the Royal Philatelic Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.


• He has assembled a hugely knowledgeable and friendly team of experts, with a passion for producing returns from investment-grade stamps.


• Paul Fraser Collectibles has a superb range of the world's greatest stamps to buy now. We have recently acquired a number of exciting new gems. They include:
  
  
  • A very rare Penny Black
  • The finest Canadian stamp in existence
  • A rare shade of Seahorse

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Disclosure

Collectibles, including, but not limited to, wine, coins, classic cars, art, autographs and postage stamps are not designated investments for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 and as such are not subject to regulation by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) or otherwise.

We believe that the purchase of investment grade Collectibles should be both enjoyable and profitable, but like any traded commodity there are risks and past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

If in doubt we recommend you consult with a tax expert or financial advisor for clarification.