The Single Malt Fund is the first whiskey investment fund that invests in the liquor itself. Launched by Swedish entrepreneur Christian Svantesson, this new whiskey fund gives investors the opportunity to own small parts of rare and limited-edition whisky collections. Unlike other funds that invest in companies, The Single Malt Fund puts value on the liquor and not the distillery or company producing and selling the product. Those looking to invest in the fund will be placing money up against the fund's large collection of ultra-rare whiskies. The fund currently requires a starting investment cost of €1,000 EUR or $1,230 USD.
The stock of whiskies in the fund will be selected by five portfolio mangers, each of which have close relationships with top distilleries. Investors in the fund will also be able to purchase single bottles from The Single Malt Fund's online inventory. This fund comes at a pivotal time for whiskies as the return on rare bottles has been roughly 25% in recent years. Furthermore, the value on the 100 most valuable whiskies have gone up 447% in value since 2010. The Single Malt Fund will be listed on the Nordic Growth Market in March of 2018 and will be liquidated after six years.
Whiskey Investment Funds
The Single Malt Fund Places all Investments on the Liquor Itself
Trend Themes
1. Whiskey Investment Funds - Opportunity to invest in rare and limited-edition whisky collections through dedicated funds.
2. Ownership of Liquor - Investors can own small parts of whiskey collections instead of investing in distilleries or companies.
3. Rise in Whiskey Value - Whiskey investments have seen a 25% return on rare bottles and a 447% increase in value for the top 100 whiskies since 2010.
Industry Implications
1. Investment Funds - Whiskey investment funds offer a new asset class for investors looking to diversify their portfolios.
2. Liquor Retailers - The growing trend of whiskey investment funds creates opportunities for retailers to serve investors with a wide range of rare whiskies.
3. Auction Houses - Auction houses can capitalize on the rise in whiskey value by facilitating the buying and selling of rare and limited-edition bottles.