Cult Wines vs Sweater Comparison

Assess their risks, liquidity, investments, returns, timeframes and other terms

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Investments
$35,000

Minimum investment levels start at $35,000 for the Premier Cru tier and go up to £1 million for the Black Tier.

Investments
$5,000

The minimum investment for Sweater's Cashmere Fund is $500.


Moderate Risk
3/5

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.

High Risk
4/5

Investing in Sweater's Cashmere Fund, like any venture capital investment, carries inherent risks. These risks include market volatility, economic conditions, and challenges specific to the companies in which the fund invests.


Minimum Liquidity
1/5

Cult Wine Investment allows for portfolio liquidation, typically within 8 to 12 weeks, through sales to global trade, collectors, and consumers.

Minimum Liquidity
1/5

Sweater provides biannual redemption windows for investors to access their investment before the end of the investment term. However, there may be restrictions and limitations on the redemption process.

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Moderate Return
8 %

Cult Wine Investment has achieved a compound annual growth rate of 8% since 2009.

Low Return
4.08 %

The fund has achieved an annualized return of 4.08% since its inception.


Long-term Investment
3-10 years

Cult Wine Investment advises a 3-5 year minimum investment term, ideally extending to 5-10 years for optimal results.

Long-term Investment
1-5 years

Sweater's Cashmere Fund is designed for long-term investments, but they provide biannual redemption windows for investors to redeem a portion or all of their investment.


Who can invest
International

Cult Wine Investment accepts investors worldwide with no geographic restrictions. Minimum age requirement: 18 or legal drinking age in your country.

Who can invest
United States

Any U.S. resident over the age of 18 with a Social Security Number (SSN) is eligible to invest in Sweater's Cashmere Fund.


Moderate Volatility
3/5

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.

Moderate Volatility
3/5

The assets on Sweater's platform, including the investments made by the Cashmere Fund, can be subject to volatility.


Regulation and audits
Not Regulated

Wine investment is not regulated by financial authorities such as the Financial Conduct Authority or the Securities Commission.

Regulation and audits
SEC Regulated

Sweater operates under SEC regulations, allowing them to accept investments from non-accredited investors.


Insurance
Yes

Cult Wine Investment's stored wines are fully insured against physical loss or damage, kept in a secure facility near London.

Insurance
No

Specific details about Sweater's insurance policies are not available on their website.


Payouts
No Recurring Payouts

Cult Wine Investment does not offer dividends.

Payouts
No Recurring Payouts

According to Sweater's website, the Cashmere Fund does not pay dividends to investors.


Withdrawals

To receive funds from Cult Wine Investment, investors sell their wine, typically within 8-12 weeks, and then the proceeds are returned to them.

Withdrawals

Investors in Sweater's Cashmere Fund can redeem their investment during biannual redemption windows. However, there may be restrictions or limitations on the redemption process.


Extra Fees
No

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.

Extra Fees
No

Sweater's Cashmere Fund charges a fee of up to 2% for redeeming investments during the semi-annual redemption windows.


Taxes
Annual Statement

Cult Wine Investment assists with tax documentation upon request or through a Relationship Manager for higher-tier investors.

Taxes
Annual Statement

Venture funds, like Sweater's Cashmere Fund, generally provide tax reporting support to investors.

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