RCW is a family-owned business that buys rare U.S. coins below market value using its expertise and relationships. It profits by reselling these coins through wholesale and retail channels. RCW also directly sells coin portfolios to clients, allowing it to capitalize on missed investment opportunities while providing clients coins at below market prices. The rare coin market is large, stable, and uncorrelated to traditional assets, making coins a viable alternative investment and wealth preservation tool.
1. The document discusses the history of currency systems from ancient times to present. It notes that systems have historically moved from commodity-backed currencies like gold/silver to paper currencies and now digital currencies.
2. A key point is that fiat currency systems based on a single nation's currency pose risks, as shown by the collapse of systems like the Athenian drachma and the U.S. dollar abandoning the gold standard.
3. The document advocates for linking currencies to gold to avoid issues like hyperinflation and loss of purchasing power that can occur under fiat systems. It presents the new South African gold bond as a positive development that links a bond's value directly to gold.
Introduction to the importance of gold and silver in holding value and preserving wealth as real money in comparison to paper currency and the modern economic system.
Brief guidance to the way of investing in precious metals in general and gold and silver in particular.
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The 10 Steps of the Bogleheads® Investment Philosophy are:
1. Develop a plan including living below your means, budgeting, saving, and avoiding excess debt. Put the plan in writing through an Investment Policy Statement.
2. Invest early and often to take advantage of compound growth over time.
3. Find the right asset allocation that balances risk and returns for your risk tolerance.
4. Diversify across different asset classes to reduce risk.
5. Never try to time the market which most investors do poorly at.
6. Use low-cost index funds to participate in market growth while avoiding common investor mistakes.
7. Keep costs low to maximize returns.
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Registered representatives must follow NASD Codes 3030 and 3040 when offering rare coins or bullion products to clients. Code 3030 only requires prompt written notice to the broker-dealer of any outside activity where compensation will be received. Code 3040 applies to private securities transactions and requires advance written approval from the broker-dealer for representatives participating in or receiving compensation from those transactions. Rare coins and bullion are generally not considered securities as long as the purchaser has control over the asset. Representatives must understand the regulations to properly advise compliance officers and offer coins or bullion within the rules.
This document discusses various types of investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and collectibles. It also outlines strategies for both short-term investments like buying on margin and short selling, as well long-term strategies like diversification, dollar cost averaging, and buy and hold. Additionally, it covers topics such as how the stock market is evaluated, brokers, exchanges, risks and returns, and sources of investment information.
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1. The document discusses the history of currency systems from ancient times to present. It notes that systems have historically moved from commodity-backed currencies like gold/silver to paper currencies and now digital currencies.
2. A key point is that fiat currency systems based on a single nation's currency pose risks, as shown by the collapse of systems like the Athenian drachma and the U.S. dollar abandoning the gold standard.
3. The document advocates for linking currencies to gold to avoid issues like hyperinflation and loss of purchasing power that can occur under fiat systems. It presents the new South African gold bond as a positive development that links a bond's value directly to gold.
Introduction to the importance of gold and silver in holding value and preserving wealth as real money in comparison to paper currency and the modern economic system.
Brief guidance to the way of investing in precious metals in general and gold and silver in particular.
This document discusses how museums can better understand and meet visitor needs and expectations. It summarizes that visitor motivations for visiting museums are diverse, including seeing it as a family outing, fulfilling an interest or hobby, or seeking an educational experience. Research shows visitors spend less time than museums assume exploring exhibits and don't always understand themes or start at the beginning. New types of interpretation using technology and interactive elements can help deepen engagement. Understanding visitor backgrounds, behaviors, and what museums are asking of them can help create exhibitions that better serve diverse audiences.
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This document discusses recreation, gaming, entertainment and assembly management. It covers recreation including theme parks, clubs and casinos. Theme parks aim to create immersive environments through dominant themes. Clubs are social organizations that can be equity-owned by members or for-profit properties. Casinos differ from hotels in prioritizing gaming customers. The document also discusses meetings, conventions, exhibitions and event management. Meetings bring people together to exchange information, while incentives reward employees. Conventions and expos allow industries to showcase products and trends.
The 10 Steps of the Bogleheads® Investment Philosophy are:
1. Develop a plan including living below your means, budgeting, saving, and avoiding excess debt. Put the plan in writing through an Investment Policy Statement.
2. Invest early and often to take advantage of compound growth over time.
3. Find the right asset allocation that balances risk and returns for your risk tolerance.
4. Diversify across different asset classes to reduce risk.
5. Never try to time the market which most investors do poorly at.
6. Use low-cost index funds to participate in market growth while avoiding common investor mistakes.
7. Keep costs low to maximize returns.
8.
Registered representatives must follow NASD Codes 3030 and 3040 when offering rare coins or bullion products to clients. Code 3030 only requires prompt written notice to the broker-dealer of any outside activity where compensation will be received. Code 3040 applies to private securities transactions and requires advance written approval from the broker-dealer for representatives participating in or receiving compensation from those transactions. Rare coins and bullion are generally not considered securities as long as the purchaser has control over the asset. Representatives must understand the regulations to properly advise compliance officers and offer coins or bullion within the rules.
This document discusses various types of investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and collectibles. It also outlines strategies for both short-term investments like buying on margin and short selling, as well long-term strategies like diversification, dollar cost averaging, and buy and hold. Additionally, it covers topics such as how the stock market is evaluated, brokers, exchanges, risks and returns, and sources of investment information.
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The document provides an overview of capital markets and the various participants and intermediaries that operate within them, including governments, financial institutions, and other organizations. It discusses the roles of these participants, as well as financial innovation, regulation, and the different types of financial institutions like banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and exchanges. It also covers topics like orders, trading, costs, and various stock market indicators.
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The document provides an overview of gold and silver bullion and certified rare U.S. coins as hard asset investments. It discusses the basics of bullion coins and bars, advantages like liquidity, and disadvantages like volatility. Certified rare U.S. coins are also covered, outlining their performance benefits for portfolios but higher transaction costs compared to bullion.
This document discusses different types of investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, savings accounts, and collectibles. It also outlines strategies for purchasing stocks such as using brokers, investing on major exchanges like the NYSE or NASDAQ, and techniques like dollar cost averaging. Regulations and sources of investment information are also summarized to help protect investors and evaluate opportunities.
The document provides a history of foreign exchange markets and currencies. It discusses how barter systems evolved into the use of coins and paper money. It then summarizes the origins and development of modern foreign exchange markets in the 17th century in London coffee houses. It describes how the markets grew with the involvement of banks, new participants like funds, and technological developments like electronic trading platforms. The key factors influencing exchange rates and the largest currency pairs are also outlined.
This document discusses various types of investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, savings/certificates of deposit, and collectibles. It also outlines strategies for both short-term investments like buying on margin and short selling, and long-term strategies such as diversification, dollar cost averaging, and buying and holding. Sources of investment information and how to purchase investments through brokers or advisors is also covered at a high level.
This document discusses tangible assets as an untapped source of wealth for financial advisors and their clients. It notes that illiquid assets like real estate, collectibles, and business interests make up over $7 trillion in wealth, more than what is held in liquid accounts. The document provides tips for advisors to identify clients' tangible assets and determine their net worth. It also discusses strategies for converting illiquid assets into capital, such as donating collectibles to charities or selling rare coin collections. Overall, the document advocates that advisors learn about clients' tangible assets to provide more complete financial planning and access a significant market of investable wealth.
Amit Kumar Gupta has over a decade of experience in investment analysis and portfolio management. He has worked as a business consultant for leading companies and currently acts as a fund manager. The presentation discusses different types of market players like entertainment seekers, casino players, and investors. It emphasizes the importance of saving before investing, understanding compounding, avoiding leverage and media reports, focusing on asset allocation, and creating one's own investment framework. The key message is that investing requires a long-term mindset and discipline.
The US rare coin market has grown significantly over the last two decades due to increased demand, liquidity, and the advent of independent coin certification and electronic trading networks. It is estimated to be a $2B+ annual market with over 4M collectors/investors and 20,000+ dealers. Studies have shown rare US coins to have strong historic returns, outperforming stocks from 1970-2000 by over 400%. Including rare coins in a diversified portfolio can reduce risk and provide inflation protection. Rare coins represent a highly liquid asset class with limited supply.
This document provides an overview of the Indian financial system, including its key components and markets. It discusses the organized financial system which includes financial institutions, markets, and instruments. It describes the money market and its short-term instruments, as well as the capital market and its various long-term instruments such as stocks, bonds, and depository receipts. It also discusses the roles and functions of the financial system and key regulatory bodies like SEBI which regulates financial markets and protects investors.
The document discusses various strategies for trading commodities, including arbitrage opportunities between exchanges. It provides examples of arbitrage trades involving gold contracts on different Indian exchanges. It also discusses different commodity derivative contracts like futures and options available on crude oil and their specifications. Key factors that affect stock prices like demand and supply, market capitalization, news, and earnings ratios are also summarized.
The document summarizes the 1992 securities scam perpetrated by stockbroker Harshad Mehta in India. Mehta illegally diverted billions of rupees from banks to inflate stock prices on the Bombay Stock Exchange. He took advantage of loopholes in India's banking system to prop up shares of certain companies. When the scam was exposed, it caused the Indian stock market to crash and Mehta was arrested, charged with dozens of criminal offenses, and banned from trading for life.
This document provides an overview of international financial markets, including:
- The foreign exchange, Eurocurrency, Eurocredit, Eurobond, and international stock markets. It describes the background and corporate use of each.
- The motives for companies and investors to use international financial markets, such as taking advantage of interest rate differences or currency fluctuations between countries.
- Key concepts related to each market, including how foreign exchange rates are established, the roles of major banks, types of bonds and loans offered, and considerations for companies issuing stock internationally.
- A chart illustrating the typical foreign cash flows of a multinational corporation and how the various international financial markets facilitate trade, investment, and financing activities.
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This document provides an overview of Four Metals Market and investing in precious metals. It discusses:
- Four Metals Market facilitates online commerce of precious metals in Lebanon and acts as an agent for a Dubai trading firm.
- Precious metals like gold and silver are believed to maintain value better than currencies, which can be debased through inflation.
- When investing in precious metals, it is important to understand one's goals, risk tolerance, and have a clear plan regarding what and when to purchase. Holding physical bullion provides more control than derivatives.
- Geopolitical and economic instability in nations and currencies increases motivations for individuals to invest in tangible assets like precious metals as a store
The Great Depression document discusses:
1. The stock market crash of 1929 and subsequent bank failures led to widespread unemployment and economic decline throughout the 1930s.
2. President Hoover initially advocated a hands-off policy but was forced to provide some direct relief as unemployment rose above 12 million.
3. Farmers were hit hard by drought and soil depletion, leading many to migrate west along Route 66 in search of work.
This document provides information about numismatic portfolios and managed accounts offered by Classic Gold Exchange. It discusses investing in tangible assets like rare coins as a way to diversify investments and protect against inflation. Specific types of rare coins discussed include pre-1933 gold coins and high-grade investment coins, which are described as having the highest potential for price appreciation due to their limited supply and high demand. The document promotes Classic Gold Exchange's approach of focusing on these undervalued areas of the rare coin market.
The document provides an overview of capital markets and the various participants and intermediaries that operate within them, including governments, financial institutions, and other organizations. It discusses the roles of these participants, as well as financial innovation, regulation, and the different types of financial institutions like banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and exchanges. It also covers topics like orders, trading, costs, and various stock market indicators.
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This video contains a short review of the famous book based on the adventures and returns earned by Nicolas Darvas while investing in the Wall Street during the 1950s-60s.
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Overview of the general types of different investments people can make in today's society, presented by Wayne Lippman CPA http://www.yelp.com/biz/wayne-lippman-lippman-and-associates-cpas-walnut-creek-2
The document provides an overview of gold and silver bullion and certified rare U.S. coins as hard asset investments. It discusses the basics of bullion coins and bars, advantages like liquidity, and disadvantages like volatility. Certified rare U.S. coins are also covered, outlining their performance benefits for portfolios but higher transaction costs compared to bullion.
This document discusses different types of investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, savings accounts, and collectibles. It also outlines strategies for purchasing stocks such as using brokers, investing on major exchanges like the NYSE or NASDAQ, and techniques like dollar cost averaging. Regulations and sources of investment information are also summarized to help protect investors and evaluate opportunities.
The document provides a history of foreign exchange markets and currencies. It discusses how barter systems evolved into the use of coins and paper money. It then summarizes the origins and development of modern foreign exchange markets in the 17th century in London coffee houses. It describes how the markets grew with the involvement of banks, new participants like funds, and technological developments like electronic trading platforms. The key factors influencing exchange rates and the largest currency pairs are also outlined.
This document discusses various types of investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, savings/certificates of deposit, and collectibles. It also outlines strategies for both short-term investments like buying on margin and short selling, and long-term strategies such as diversification, dollar cost averaging, and buying and holding. Sources of investment information and how to purchase investments through brokers or advisors is also covered at a high level.
This document discusses tangible assets as an untapped source of wealth for financial advisors and their clients. It notes that illiquid assets like real estate, collectibles, and business interests make up over $7 trillion in wealth, more than what is held in liquid accounts. The document provides tips for advisors to identify clients' tangible assets and determine their net worth. It also discusses strategies for converting illiquid assets into capital, such as donating collectibles to charities or selling rare coin collections. Overall, the document advocates that advisors learn about clients' tangible assets to provide more complete financial planning and access a significant market of investable wealth.
Amit Kumar Gupta has over a decade of experience in investment analysis and portfolio management. He has worked as a business consultant for leading companies and currently acts as a fund manager. The presentation discusses different types of market players like entertainment seekers, casino players, and investors. It emphasizes the importance of saving before investing, understanding compounding, avoiding leverage and media reports, focusing on asset allocation, and creating one's own investment framework. The key message is that investing requires a long-term mindset and discipline.
The US rare coin market has grown significantly over the last two decades due to increased demand, liquidity, and the advent of independent coin certification and electronic trading networks. It is estimated to be a $2B+ annual market with over 4M collectors/investors and 20,000+ dealers. Studies have shown rare US coins to have strong historic returns, outperforming stocks from 1970-2000 by over 400%. Including rare coins in a diversified portfolio can reduce risk and provide inflation protection. Rare coins represent a highly liquid asset class with limited supply.
This document provides an overview of the Indian financial system, including its key components and markets. It discusses the organized financial system which includes financial institutions, markets, and instruments. It describes the money market and its short-term instruments, as well as the capital market and its various long-term instruments such as stocks, bonds, and depository receipts. It also discusses the roles and functions of the financial system and key regulatory bodies like SEBI which regulates financial markets and protects investors.
The document discusses various strategies for trading commodities, including arbitrage opportunities between exchanges. It provides examples of arbitrage trades involving gold contracts on different Indian exchanges. It also discusses different commodity derivative contracts like futures and options available on crude oil and their specifications. Key factors that affect stock prices like demand and supply, market capitalization, news, and earnings ratios are also summarized.
The document summarizes the 1992 securities scam perpetrated by stockbroker Harshad Mehta in India. Mehta illegally diverted billions of rupees from banks to inflate stock prices on the Bombay Stock Exchange. He took advantage of loopholes in India's banking system to prop up shares of certain companies. When the scam was exposed, it caused the Indian stock market to crash and Mehta was arrested, charged with dozens of criminal offenses, and banned from trading for life.
This document provides an overview of international financial markets, including:
- The foreign exchange, Eurocurrency, Eurocredit, Eurobond, and international stock markets. It describes the background and corporate use of each.
- The motives for companies and investors to use international financial markets, such as taking advantage of interest rate differences or currency fluctuations between countries.
- Key concepts related to each market, including how foreign exchange rates are established, the roles of major banks, types of bonds and loans offered, and considerations for companies issuing stock internationally.
- A chart illustrating the typical foreign cash flows of a multinational corporation and how the various international financial markets facilitate trade, investment, and financing activities.
Sotheby's Farm and Ranch, Luxury Home Listing PresentationEric West
Eric West is an established real estate adviser representing buyers and sellers of farms, ranches, and luxury homes in Colorado, Wyoming, and Kansas. As a broker with Sotheby's International Realty, he focuses on luxury properties and has experience with notable multi-million dollar transactions. He has earned designations like the ALC from the National Association of Realtors requiring over 100 classroom hours and $10 million in closed transactions. Eric was named Cabela's Trophy Properties Realtor of the Year for his client services.
This document provides an overview of Four Metals Market and investing in precious metals. It discusses:
- Four Metals Market facilitates online commerce of precious metals in Lebanon and acts as an agent for a Dubai trading firm.
- Precious metals like gold and silver are believed to maintain value better than currencies, which can be debased through inflation.
- When investing in precious metals, it is important to understand one's goals, risk tolerance, and have a clear plan regarding what and when to purchase. Holding physical bullion provides more control than derivatives.
- Geopolitical and economic instability in nations and currencies increases motivations for individuals to invest in tangible assets like precious metals as a store
The Great Depression document discusses:
1. The stock market crash of 1929 and subsequent bank failures led to widespread unemployment and economic decline throughout the 1930s.
2. President Hoover initially advocated a hands-off policy but was forced to provide some direct relief as unemployment rose above 12 million.
3. Farmers were hit hard by drought and soil depletion, leading many to migrate west along Route 66 in search of work.
2. • RCW is a family business that uses its expertise, deep relationships and
strong purchasing power to buy investment grade coins at below market
value
• RCW profits from this market position by combining opportunistic
purchasing with broad wholesale and retail distribution channels
• There are many opportunities to purchase rare U.S. coins at great values,
but RCW does not have unlimited cash flow to act on every investment
opportunity
• Selling coins directly to clients benefits RCW in that it can profit from
acting on otherwise missed opportunities
• The client benefits by having industry experts purchase a portfolio of
elite U.S. coins for less than market value on the client’s behalf
• Over the past 6 years, RCW has successfully introduced clients to this
alternative tangible asset class through direct investments into separately
managed short-term trading accounts and custom long-term wealth
preservation portfolios
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
RCW IS A VERTICALLY INTEGRATED RARE U.S. COIN INVENTORY HOUSE
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3. • Estimated $10 billion per year U.S. coin industry
• Estimated 7-10 million serious U.S. coin collectors
• Rare coins are certified by a 3rd party grading service
• Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC)
• Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)
• NGC and PCGS
• Graded and authenticated over 58 million coins combined
• Confirm the authenticity of each coin and assign a quality
level known as the grade
• Provide a financial guarantee for the accuracy of their
service
• Price Transparency
• Public auctions make available sales information going back
several decades
• NGC and PCGS provide average retail price guides compiled
from independent sources across the numismatic community
MARKET SNAPSHOT
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4. STRONG AND STABLE MARKET
• Low volatility
• Rare coins typically do not flood the
marketplace when in strong hands
• Since 2000, rare U.S. coins have
outperformed the S&P 500 with
approximately half the volatility
• Wealth Preservation
• Owning investment grade coins at
the right price serves as a downside
protection tool in all market cycles,
with the added benefit of expected
asset appreciation
• Uncorrelated to traditional assets
and the precious metals market
• Rare coin values are determined by
popularity, quality, scarcity,
population, history and demand
• Analogy: the value of a Picasso
painting does not vary with the price
of paint or international affairs
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5. • Subjective value
• Estate tax planning and charitable gifts
• Tax deferment through 1031 exchanges
• When you sell rare U.S. coins you may defer taxes
indefinitely via “like-kind” exchanges
• Step-up tax basis upon death
• Your beneficiaries may avoid taxation upon
inheriting rare U.S. coins
• Generational transfer of wealth strategy
• Duty free in and out of the U.S.
• Portable and exempt from FATCA
• Less paperwork
• No K-1, no 1099 reporting and self regulated market
TAX ADVANTAGES
PRIVATELY HELD RARE U.S. COINS
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6. • Over $1 billion in rare U.S. coins transactions over his
40 year career
• RCW is the current custodian of the largest available
rare U.S. coin inventory in the world
• Owned and sold two of the three most expensive coins
• 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar
• 1787 Unique Brasher Doubloon
• American Numismatic Association
• Presidential Award (2006)
• Award for Exemplary Service (2007)
• Featured in numerous media publications
• Full bio and news sources available at:
http://www.rarecoinwholesalers.com/news
STEVE CONTURSI
PRESIDENT OF RCW
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7. • Contursi is a professional trader who purchases museum quality coins
at values that allow for strong investment potential
• His strategy is purely to target the highest quality rarities for the best possible
value, thus allowing him to make investment decisions without emotion
• He does not get involved in bidding wars with collectors who are willing to
pay substantially more than market value to win their trophy coins
• RCW purchased a 1907 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, known as
“America’s Most Beautiful Coin,” for over $2.75 million
• Prior to Contursi’s purchasing this rare coin, it was being offered on the market
for over $5 million
• The coin was forced into liquidation and placed in auction, where Contursi was
in the right place at the right time and was able to purchase this coin for $2.75
million
• Contursi was able to jump on the opportunity due to having an active pulse on
the market, purchasing expertise and buying power
• Contursi bought the 1787 Unique Brasher Doubloon at public auction
for almost $3 million in 2005
• 6 years later it sold for nearly $7.4 million, demonstrating the subjective value,
importance of careful selection and value of owning irreplaceable rarities
INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY
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http://www.rcwfinancial.com/FinancialTeam
RCW FINANCIAL
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Steve Contursi, President
• Industry leader with over 40 years experience
• Opportunity and value driven investment philosophy
• Expert in purchasing rare U.S. coins
Michael Contursi, Executive Vice President
• Involved in hundreds of millions of dollars of rare coin
transactions with dealers, collectors and high-end investors
• Manages the public division of RCW
• Investor relations
Thomas Neptune, General Counsel
• Legal compliance, transactional counsel, advising on
strategic business decisions and managing the legal portfolio
• Available for meetings in NYC (Fall/Spring), San Francisco
and Orange County
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9. CONTACT
Thomas Neptune
tneptune@rcw1.com
(949) 322-0700
http://www.rcw1.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
DISCLAIMER: This confidential presentation is provided to business and personal contacts
for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or a
recommendation to buy or sell any security. Information contained herein was obtained from sources
deemed to be reliable, though RCW does not guarantee the accuracy of any data. RCW makes no
representations as to any legal, tax or financial matters related to this presentation.
COPYRIGHT 2015 | RCW FINANCIAL | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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