An investment alternative

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Investing in art can offer an alternative to the securities market. Experts from art galleries, art dealers, and auction houses such as Christie's discuss the Australian art market. Contemporary artists continue to be popular, while photographs are just beginning to gain acceptance as investments. Starting with limited prints is recommended.

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Boutiques blitz big brands

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The Australian investors who parked their cash with small operators were well rewarded. For the Australian shares, the mean return for the boutique manager was 7 percent compared with 1 percent for big brand managers.

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Go commercial

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Commercial property offers many attractions for investors in Australia. However there also some negative aspects of direct investment in commercial property.

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