Invest in fractionalized multimillion-dollar paintings
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Investments
$15,000
The minimum investment required is $15,000, which can be used to buy one or more assets.
Moderate Risk
3/5
Investing in art through Masterworks has risks, including concentration in a single artwork, limited insurance coverage, market volatility, and uncertainty in the secondary market.
Moderate Risk
3/5
Yieldstreet investments, focused on high-yield, specialty lending, carry inherent risks higher than traditional investments, primarily due to the potential for borrower default.
Moderate Liquidity
2/5
You have the option to trade shares on the platform's secondary market, but there are certain restrictions on what and how you can trade.
Minimum Liquidity
1/5
Yieldstreet's investments are generally less liquid, meaning they cannot be quickly sold for cash. These private market alternatives often require longer holding periods.
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Moderate Return
9.6 %
The expected net annualized return (IRR) for investors on Yieldstreet is 9.6%.
Short-term Investment
6+ months
Yieldstreet's investments span time horizons from as brief as 6 months to as long as 5 years.
Who can invest
International
Masterworks welcomes individuals, corporations, or entities from any location, including the United States.
Who can invest
United States
Yieldstreet is open to U.S. persons with a valid TIN, U.S. bank account, and U.S. mailing address. Non-accredited investors can access the Alternative Income Fund, while single asset investments require accredited investor status verification.
Moderate Volatility
3/5
Art market fluctuations can lead to rapid price increases and declines, posing risks for short-term investors who may lose a significant portion of their capital.
Moderate Volatility
3/5
Assets on Yieldstreet, being alternative investments, often show different volatility compared to traditional markets, potentially offering less correlation with broad market swings.
Regulation and audits
SEC Regulated
Masterworks provides SEC-approved offering circulars for each artwork, allowing public investment. AGD Legal reviews art investments annually.
Regulation and audits
SEC Regulated
Yieldstreet is regulated and undergoes regular audits for compliance. Its partnership with Synapse Brokerage LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer and FINRA and SIPC member, ensures adherence to strict financial regulations.
Insurance
Yes
Artworks are insured for up to $500 million by Lloyd's of London, but coverage may not fully match the artwork's value.
Insurance
Yes
Funds in the Yieldstreet Wallet are insured up to $250,000 by the FDIC, with deposits between $250,001 and $1 million spread across multiple FDIC-insured banks for extended coverage.
Payouts
Dividends
Yieldstreet offers varied dividend or interest payment structures: fixed income investments provide monthly payments at a target yield, diversified portfolios offer quarterly target yields, and art investments yield returns upon sale, all subject to specific terms and potential annualized net returns.
Withdrawals
Investors should wait for the company to sell the painting to receive their share of the proceeds, after deducting fees.
Withdrawals
Investors on Yieldstreet receive distributions directly into their Yieldstreet Wallet and can withdraw these funds to their bank account as desired.
Extra Fees
Yes
Masterworks charges a 1.5% yearly fee in equity, takes a 20% cut on art sales profits, and has a one-time sourcing fee per investment.
Extra Fees
Yes
Yieldstreet's fees include a range from 0% to 2.5% annual management fees, structured notes incur a 1.25% annual management fee plus a $150 annual fund expense, the Yieldstreet Alternative Income Fund charges a 1.0% annual management fee and up to a 0.5% annual administrative expense.
Taxes
Tax Form
US taxpayers: subject to collectible gains rate (capped at 28%), unless owning 10%+ of a single painting. Masterworks provides a free Consolidated Tax Statement. Foreign investors: no US taxes or tax withholding.
Taxes
Tax Form
Yieldstreet issues either a K-1 or 1099 form for tax purposes, based on the legal structure of the investment, with details provided on the offering page and in downloadable documents when new offerings are launched.