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Objective Capital's Global Resources Investment Conference 2011
Stationers' Hall, City of London
27-28 September 2011
Day 1- Session 2: Precious metals – a safe haven in the storm?
Speaker: Angelos Damaskos, Sector Investment Managers
1. 1
Why Invest in Champagne?
A Champagne vintage or cuvee can become highly scarce and
sought after within a couple of years of being released by the
producer. As well as an ever so slight surge in demand, can
dramatically push up the price on what little cases remain after
the initial release. As the overall supply of the highest-quality
Champagnes declines, the price jumps to a quick rise resulting
in a great investment.
Driven by this wide variety in demand,
the price of Champagnes such as Krug,
Dom Perignon and Louis Roederer
Cristal have skyrocketed over the past
year, overtaking the big names of
Bordeaux as an investment.
Not only are the prices of Champagne
driven up by consumption but also the
uncertainty and over production of
wines. While Bordeaux prices skyrocketed from the strong
vintage in 2005 and then held steady on the 2006 wines, the
2007 vintage is considered a weak one, so serious wine
investors interest has been diluted and turned to Champagne
instead.
LUXE FUNDFine Champagne Investments
Investor Package
LUXE Fund carefully
researches, selects
and manages our
portfolios in order
to reduce risk to
our investors.
22.1% of consistent
annual growth is
unheard of in the
midst of a global
economic crisis, but
not for investors of
The LUXE Fund.
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2. 2
What makes a good Champagne investment?
There are a number of key factors to consider when creating a Champagne investment
portfolio. The selection of Champagnes is fundamental in achieving potential investment
returns. This is where the LUXE Fund can achieve your investment goals- using our
expert experience the LUXE Fund obtains the best investment Champagnes to create a
portfolio to financially benefit our investors.
What to consider when investing in Champagne?
• Champagne is not usually an asset in which returns a quick profit, we would normally
advise a minimum investment period of between 3 to 5 years and preferably 10+.
• Over the longer term, large format bottles can often outperform standard cases of
750ml bottles. This is an area where The LUXE Fund specializes.
• Most Champagnes which are of investment grade are reviewed by independent critics
The reviews and scores (out of 100 points), which these critics give can have a
profound effect on the value of a champagne and should be taken into
consideration.
• Past performance of a particular Champagne in previous similarly rated vintages can
be a guide, to some extent, as to how a current vintage might appreciate.
• Certain Champagnes have strong followings in particular markets around the world
and can be subject to fashion and brand status. This can have an important effect
on supply and demand, as recently evidenced by the Chinese demand for
“Fashionable Brand Names”.
• Provenance is important and stock sourced directly from the Chateaux carries a
premium. Physical condition is very important, especially for older vintages.
3. 3
1
Champagne as an investment is not subject to capital gains tax
as it is classes as a wasting asset.
Classed as an alternative investment, Champagne should be
considered as an important percentage of any well-diversified
portfolio.
As an asset class, Champagne is unique. It is a tangible and consumable investment
that benefits from a unique supply and demand environment.
The figures on Champagne production are harder to come by because the houses are
less forthcoming with information thus causing more mystery and often more
consumption by the wine & Champagne drinking circles feeling there is more supply
than demand. The result is more often not the case, thus leaving a very small amount
of fine champagnes remaining.
Champagne in not subject to Capitol Gains Tax.
1.Champagnes from the most reputable and highly sought after domains
withproven value increases.
2. Champagnes from outstanding to exceptional vintages.
3. Champagnes that have received high ratings from renowned Champagne
critics.
4. Champagnes that are in pristine condition and that have been stored in
professional storage facilities under temperature control since bottling.
Champagnes will be purchased within The LUXE Fund strict quality guidelines
and will be stored in temperature and humidity controlled conditions in
professionally managed warehouses with fully bonded insurance coverage.
Who Can Invest?
All investors whether an institutional investor, professional investor or
experienced investor must qualify as a Well-Informed Investor.
The LUXE Fund feels there is only one-way Champagne prices are headed, and
that is up in a great way, and a great performing investment for any well-
informed investor.
Which Champagnes are bought for the Fund?
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4. 4
2
Champagne Performance
Fine Wine including Champagne Performance.
The longest reliable data, going back to January 1988, shows cumulative annualized returns of Fine Wine
including Champagne is 11.3%: the equivalent figure for the Dow Jones is 8.5%. Moreover
wine/champagne is a lot less volatile. Since 1988, taking every possible 5 year time period (i.e. January
1988-January 1993, February 1988-February 1993 etc, a total of 254 periods), Wine/Champagne has shown
a negative return in just one period, and that of only -1.1%; the Dow has seen 57 negative periods with the
worst being -33%.
Champagne vs Wine Performance.
As explained above, Fine Wine including Champagne, has outperformed the Dow. Surprising for investors,
Champagne, when separated, out-performs Fine Wine. Champagne follows a less volatile performance and
remains steady through difficult markets.
Following tried and tested Champagne earners, an investor would see a 300% increase.
Continued…
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5. 5
Champagne as an Asset:
Private Collection vs Luxe Fund
Interest in Champagne as an asset has largely been under the radar for
investors. That is perhaps surprising as investors become more aware
Champagne’s track record of strong returns, low volatility and low
correlation with other assets such as gold, oil and traditional stocks.
As with a tangible asset or equity, an investor has the option to buy
and manage a private portfolio or collection himself or herself, or
should they enter the investment market via a collective investment
scheme – also known as a ‘fund’.
Here are the four most important areas of Champagne investment to
consider:
• Champagne selection (risk reduction via diversification)
• Costs and fees
• Logistics and ‘back office’ functions
• Expertise, experience and industry connections
Champagne selection
A Carefully selected Champagne portfolio provides risk reduction via
diversification. Carefully selecting Champagnes with proven track
records and excellent vintages create the best prospects of increasing
in value and showing excellent returns when sold at the appropriate
time. This simple method is the key to maximizing returns on
Champagne investments.
Returns
If investing directly, an investor can either choose the Champagnes
themselves or allow a merchant to make the selection. If choosing
himself or herself, the individual is unlikely to use a sophisticated
model – more likely, perhaps, to go on critical reviews. These are
available to every participant in the market, and therefore – unlike the
Fund’s model – confer no advantage on any single user. If the
merchant is allowed to make the selection, there is every possibility
that the champagnes chosen will be ones in which the merchant is
otherwise struggling to sell – or perhaps they are being marketed on
behalf of a favored client. In any case it is unlikely to be pure
investment potential and risk management, which dictate the portfolio.
Investors are
becoming more
aware of fine
Champagne’s track
record of strong
returns, low
volatility and low
correlation with
other assets such as
gold, oil and
traditional stocks.
6. Costs and Fees
Is it more expensive for an investor to invest through a fund rather than
building a personal collection?
Costs of investing through a fund are clear and explicit. However there
are also costs to investing directly – i.e. buying and selling through a
merchant – it is just that these are better hidden.
When buying and selling through a merchant, one must accept the
margins which are inherent in a merchant’s business. A merchant’s
business model is to buy Champagne, add on a margin and sell it again:
the greater the margin (i.e. the lower the price at which he buys, and the
higher the price at which he sells), the more profit he makes. In short,
the merchant does better when the customer does worse.
In contrast, a fund’s interests are typically aligned with the investor. Fees
consist of an annual management fee, which is a percentage of either the
current value of the holding or a percentage (2% for an institutional
investor) of the initial investment. But the largest remuneration tends to
come from the performance fee, which is calculated as a percentage of
the profit, which the investor actually makes at the end of the holding
period. Clearly, the greater the fee, the greater the profit the investor will
have made.
Logistics and Operations
Finally, it is important to understand that we are dealing with
Champagne, which is a physical asset, and moreover one which does not
come in homogenous units (as does, for example, gold).
When we buy a case of Champagne from auction, private collector, or
negociants, it must first be transferred into our account for storage. When
the Champagne arrives in our storage facility, the shipment is opened and
inspected as well as undergoing a lengthy provenance confirmation. If
there are any imperfections in the shipment (for example poor levels,
soiled labels or damage, it would be sent back for full refund.
All this takes time and effort (which would have a cost to a direct
investor), but is worth the trouble because it means that we start the
investment period with a case in perfect condition. Moreover buyers are
aware of this, and as the appearance of the champagne is now crucial to
its value, these procedures allow us to obtain the best prices when
subsequently selling.
It is, of course, possible for direct investors to follow the same
procedures, but it is likely to be time consuming and more expensive.
The LUXE Fund
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