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AAA welcomes Expansion of Unique wine investment scheme

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A UK-based online wine investment firm has expanded into Australia and the US, in a move that has been welcomed by AAA.

Boston, MA, August 06, 2012 – A UK-based online wine investment firm has expanded into Australia and the US, in a move that has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The Naked Wine offering differs quite a lot from other wine investment funds, as customers can help to choose which small winemakers the firm invests in. They become ‘Angel’ investors to help these small and niche winemakers produce more wine, and they receive bottles in return.

These bottles can, due to their rarity, become quite valuable – making the whole process a realistic option for alternative investors looking to diversify their portfolios, claims AAA. The alternative investment advocacy group supports a wide range of alternative asset classes and claims that wine is fast-becoming a popular option for many people who want something tangible in return for their investments.

The latest move from Naked Wines will see the firm invest more than $7 million in independent US and Australian wine producers. The Angels commit to investing small amount each month and receive a discount off the regular price of the wines produced in return.

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, said, “The Naked Wines brand had a good way of engaging investors by encouraging them to get involved in social networking and discussion forums. The fact that they even have the opportunity to choose where the investments go is also a major perk.”

AAA claims that more and more people are becoming interested in alternative investments in response to the global economic crisis and the general volatility of the equity markets.

Forestry investment is one of the main areas of interest for AAA. It claims that investing in sustainable plantations run by firms like Greenwood Management in Brazil and elsewhere is an ethical option and one that can generate generous returns. Forestry investment also helps to boost habitat for wildlife, claimed Mr Johnson.

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Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
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Tasmania and China Emerging as Centres for Wine Investment, claims AAA

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An international magazine has claimed that China and Tasmania top the list as the two best places to invest in wine, according to an alternative investment advocacy group AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, May 21, 2012 — An international magazine has claimed that China and Tasmania top the list as the two best places to invest in wine, according to an alternative investment advocacy group Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The Drinks Business publication has won praise from the alternative investment industry and particularly from AAA for its Top 10 Vineyard Investments article. It found that some of the more unusual regions offer the best opportunities for investors to see decent returns from their investments in wine making.

For example, Tasmania was cited as a great option as the climate is cooler than Australia, meaning that sparkling wines and good Pinot Noirs can be produced. The land is also cheaper and there is a lack of pests and plentiful water.

China was voted the top location for similar reasons – including the low price of land – ensuring that anyone that invests in the alternative asset class there will see a larger return than those who invest in more established wine-making regions. Chinese people have become avid wine drinkers over recent year to the market is already there.

Tasmania’s minister for economic development, David Burne, said, “Our island offers water availability, soil, land affordability, branding and biosecurity advantages over many popular wine regions.”

More and more people are interested in investing in alternative asset classes as a response to the volatility of the equity markets, explained AAA. The organisation’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, claims that the move towards alternative asset classes, such as fine wine, agriculture, forestry and timber products, real estate is intended to diversify investment portfolios against risk.

He stated, “Investing in alternatives is an understandable reaction to the economic collapse and the continuing volatility within the eurozone.

“It’s difficult to product what stock and shares will be doing in a year’s time, but it’s much easier to predict that trees will grow and wine will be made, bottled, and sold on at a premium.”

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The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

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AAA agrees that 2012 could be a Great year for Wine investment

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vAn interview with UK-based wine investment fund, Vin-X’s founder and director, Peter Shakeshaft in myfinances.co.uk has underlined the benefits of investing in wine in the current economic climate, claims AAA.

Boston, MA, March 16, 2012 – An interview with UK-based wine investment fund, Vin-X’s founder and director, Peter Shakeshaft in myfinances.co.uk has underlined the benefits of investing in wine in the current economic climate, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

AAA is an alternative investment advocacy group that supports many kinds of alternative investments, including ethical and impact investing. It’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, said, “many more investors are looking to alternative assets these days thanks to the volatility of the stock markets. Alternatives such as forestry, wine, art, commodities, currencies and real estate are attractive to those who want to spread the risk in their portfolios and protect against the impact of macro economic factors,” he explained.

Mr Shakeshaft said that investing in wine is a new market and that those who are new to this market will benefit from “dipping their toe” and beginning with investments of around £1,000 to £3,000 to increase their knowledge of the asset class and the market. He went on to add that 2012 could be the best year for investing in wine since 1993. He told myfinances.co.uk: “One reason [that 2012 could be a good year for investment] is that in 2011, the market had only its third price correction in 25 years.

“This means there are some superb opportunities in the market at the moment,” he added.

He also talked about how the consumption of wine in the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) is also adding to the value of some high-end wines. He went on to add that the entry level for investment is from around £1,000 and that returns are typically in double digits.

Another popular alternative that has similar entry requirements and returns is forestry investment. Investing in timber, through schemes such as those run by Greenwood Management in Brazil, can offer investors a tangible asset for which demand is growing rapidly, said AAA.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com