Unlock the power of a tangible asset that is un-correlated to traditional financial markets. Wine investment offers an unprecedented level of wealth security combined with a history of consistent returns across economic cycles.
The above graph demonstrates the overall growth in the United States wine market and projected future growth through 2030, as per Grandview Research.
ImperialX allows qualified investors to purchase wine from leading distilleries around the world.
Open An Account
During this step ImperialX ensures that investors meet the required qualifications to purchase wine investments. In the United States, investors must meet accredited investor requirements as set forth by the SEC. Once an account has been established, ImperialX can begin sharing details about specific fine wine offerings.
Wine Selection
At this point investors review available wine investment opportunities to identify offerings that match their financial objectives. Investors are presented with the story, brand value, historical values, secondary market performance and future projected growth in order to analyze the investment from every perspective.
Acquisition
After selecting an appropriate investment the investors remits a deposit in order to secure the chosen portfolio. After full payment is received, ownership is transferred to the investor, the investor is sent an ownership certificate and warehouse records are updated to reflect the investor as the exclusive party authorized to control future transactions related to the purchased bottles.
Storage & Insurance
All storage and insurance is included for up to 10 years, allowing investors to avoid any additional outlays during the term of their investment. While the recommended holding period is 5 to 8 years for most wine investments, if an investors chooses to hold wine for a period longer than 10 years then a small annual storage fee will apply after the complementary period expires. Wine portfolios are insured against all damage and loss based on market value of the bottles at the time of loss, protecting investors initial capital outlay and capital appreciation.
Monetization
The direct ownership of the wine by the investor allows for the sale of bottles at any time, after the required one year holding period.ImperialX constantly monitors the value of investor holdings so that investors can make portfolio changes based on market conditions. For portfolios sold through the ImperialX platform, investors can choose to receive a payout within 72 hours of sale or proceeds can be re-invested into new offerings.
Get access to the latest wine investment offerings from ImperialX now, simply open an account to take the next step.
Open AccountBuilding a portfolio of wine is a powerful diversification strategy that serves as an effective hedge against inflation, currency fluctuations and economic instability. It provides investors with a tangible asset that is produced in limited supply, is consumed over time and which actually gets better with age.
WINE REVENUE, 2021
SOURCE: Vantage Global Research
ANNUAL MARKET GROWTH
SOURCE: Vantage Global Research
BOTTLES SOLD, 2021
SOURCE: Gomberg & Fredrikson
Valued at $489.3 billion globally in 2021 and $63.69 billion in the United States alone, the wine market has continued to observe consistent growth that is expected to continue for the next decade and beyond. Experts from Grandview Research have projected a compounded annual growth rate of 6.8% over the next 10 years across the industry.
10 YEAR AVERAGE RETURNS BY ASSET
Information compiled by Knight Frank demonstrates how surging demand for wine has caused significant rises in value. Wine was one of the few categories that exhibited returns that outpaced all major stock indexes.
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The ImperialX team is comprised of experts with more than 50 years of combined experience spanning across wine, alternative investments and traditional financial markets. These skills are put to use in carefully analyzing wine from hundreds of vineyards each year to identify investments primed for growth. Wines are evaluated based on the desirability of the liquid, demand for comparable bottles and the recognition of the brand across the global market. After careful review the team selects only wines that have strong upside potential combined with limited downside risk.
Our sales team builds a portfolio that is well positioned for growth by examining the vineyard brand and trends across the industry. The data used as a basis in selecting the wines is provided to each client in order to help them make an informed decision. Once selected, the balance is paid and buyers are supplied with documentation and proof from the storage facility that the wine is now owned fully by them.
Our team of experts only offer 100% authenticated offers, with proof from storage facilities, vineyards, and third party professionals. Working directly with vineyards greatly reduces the risk to investors by ensuring that the provenance of all offerings is guaranteed. Furthermore, all investments must go through a stringent due diligence before being offered to investors.
While most investors choose to store wines in a secure storage facility in order to maximize the resale value, you can choose to take delivery of the wine at any time. ImperialX will assist you in arranging pickup or shipping of the bottles to you.
ImperialX has an extensive network of buyers across the industry who are activelypurchasing large quantities of wine. These purchasers trust ImperialX due to wines being sourced directly from vineyards and then stored in a secure facility. All wines have detailed records to show their provenance and authenticity, a critical factor in facilitating the sale of fine wine. When the time comes when an investor wishes to exit an investment, ImperialX uses an internal platform to list the wines for sale to these parties. After a buyer is found and transaction complete, ImperialX remits the proceeds to the investor within 72 hours – the fastest payouts among wine investment firms.
