Assess their risks, liquidity, investments, returns, timeframes and other terms
Invest in a portfolio of highly desirable wines
Buy shares in vacation rental properties
Minimum investment levels start at $35,000 for the Premier Cru tier and go up to £1 million for the Black Tier.
Fundhomes sets its minimum investment threshold at $100, with shares available at $10.
Investing with Cult Wine Investment involves market risks, potential fluctuations in wine prices, and variable liquidity, which could impact the value and sale of the assets.
Investing in Fundhomes carries risks such as potential loss of capital, market fluctuations, and regulatory changes affecting profitability. Investments are generally illiquid with a long-term exit strategy, and early withdrawal may result in penalties. A secondary market to improve liquidity is under consideration but not guaranteed.
Cult Wine Investment allows for portfolio liquidation, typically within 8 to 12 weeks, through sales to global trade, collectors, and consumers.
Fundhomes offers liquidity options including automatic share sales when properties are sold (5-10 years), a secondary market for selling shares to other investors, and a buyback program, with potential early sale penalties within the first year.
Cult Wine Investment has achieved a compound annual growth rate of 8% since 2009.
Investors in Fundhomes can expect cash dividends from rental income, projected at a hypothetical rate of 6.62% per year, and property appreciation, estimated at 4.74% per year, upon sale within 5-10 years. This totals a hypothetical annual return of 11.36%.
Cult Wine Investment advises a 3-5 year minimum investment term, ideally extending to 5-10 years for optimal results.
The investment time horizon at Fundhomes is typically 5 to 10 years, focusing on long-term gains from rental income and property appreciation.
Cult Wine Investment accepts investors worldwide with no geographic restrictions. Minimum age requirement: 18 or legal drinking age in your country.
To invest in Fundhomes, one must be a U.S. Citizen or a resident of the U.S. with a valid Social Security Number.
Fine wine values can fluctuate due to various factors, resulting in lower volatility compared to traditional markets, yet still subject to changes in market conditions.
Fundhomes' vacation rental properties face real estate market volatility, with valuations influenced by economic shifts, interest rates, and regulatory changes.
Wine investment is not regulated by financial authorities such as the Financial Conduct Authority or the Securities Commission.
Fundhomes utilizes Regulation A for public offerings, enabling investors to buy shares in Series LLCs that each own a vacation rental property. This approach grants investors partial ownership in a property, with all details outlined in SEC-filed offering circulars.
Cult Wine Investment's stored wines are fully insured against physical loss or damage, kept in a secure facility near London.
Fundhomes insures its properties against physical damage, but this doesn't cover market risks or regulatory changes affecting property values. Insurance limits may also not match property market values.
Investors in Fundhomes receive quarterly dividends derived from the net rental income of vacation rental properties, after deducting operational expenses. These dividends reflect a portion of the property's profitability but are not guaranteed and can fluctuate based on occupancy rates and market conditions.
To receive funds from Cult Wine Investment, investors sell their wine, typically within 8-12 weeks, and then the proceeds are returned to them.
Investors in Fundhomes can receive their investment back when the property is sold, usually within 5-10 years, or by selling their shares earlier on a secondary market, depending on demand.
Cult Wine Investment charges an annual fee based on the investment tier, with the Premier Cru tier at 2.75%, Grand Cru at 2.50%, Cult Cru at 2.25%, and Black Tier at 2%. Fees are divided into monthly payments calculated from the portfolio's end-of-month value, rather than an annual lump sum.
Fundhomes earns through fees for property and asset management. This includes handling vacation rental operations like maintenance and guest services, as well as overseeing investment strategies and performance.
Cult Wine Investment assists with tax documentation upon request or through a Relationship Manager for higher-tier investors.
Fundhomes provides K-1 Tax Forms for each investment property, detailing investors' share of income, deductions, and credits. Typically, these forms are issued by March 15th each year, with an IRS extension deadline of September 15th if needed.