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Investing with Vint carries inherent risks, including market volatility and economic fluctuations that can impact the value of wine and spirits collections. The lack of a secondary market further increases risk by limiting early exit opportunities for investors.
Investing on Ark7 carries risks such as market volatility, property value fluctuations, economic impacts, and potential liquidity challenges in the secondary market.
Vint currently does not offer a secondary market for the trading of interests in its wine and spirits collections, which means that investors generally lack immediate liquidity options.
Ark7 allows investors to sell their shares on a secondary market after a minimum holding period of one year, providing liquidity.
Vint has achieved a net annualized return of 28.7%, calculated from realized exits of its investment offerings, reflecting the aggregate average performance of the platform's assets under management.
Ark7 offers annualized cash return rates between 3.22% to 6.96%, or $0.1 to $0.58 per share, based on past performance or estimates for newer properties.
Vint's investment time horizon for its collections spans 1 to 3 years on average.
Ark7 targets long-term investments in real estate for appreciation but allows selling shares after a minimum holding period for flexibility.
Investment opportunities with Vint are open to accredited investors, who must satisfy certain SEC-mandated financial criteria.
Ark7 is open to U.S. citizens or residents over 18 with an SSN or ITIN and a U.S. bank account. Select offerings are for accredited investors only.
The wine and spirits market experiences volatility, which can lead to rapid changes in the value of Vint's collections.
Assets on Ark7 exhibit volatility influenced by real estate market shifts, economic conditions, and demand fluctuations. While real estate is generally stable, values and rental incomes can vary. Additionally, liquidity and market demand on the secondary market may affect share prices and selling ease.
Vint adheres to SEC regulations by providing offering circulars for public investment and undergoes regular audits to maintain financial transparency and regulatory compliance.
Ark7 complies with SEC regulations, making necessary filings for transparency and undergoes regular independent audits for financial accuracy and operational compliance.
Vint's investment assets are professionally stored and fully insured, with a strategic focus on location, primarily in the UK and additional facilities in the US, to align with potential sale markets.
Ark7 secures comprehensive insurance for all properties, covering natural disasters, property damage, and liability, to protect investors' returns and mitigate financial risks.
Vint does not issue regular dividends; returns are generated from the sale of assets at a gain.
Ark7 offers returns through monthly cash distributions from rental income, after deducting operating expenses, and long-term property appreciation. Distributions are prorated based on shares owned and deposited monthly. Property appreciation potential comes from home value gains, with shares sellable on the secondary market after a holding period. Monthly distribution amounts may vary due to operational factors.
Investors receive funds from Vint after a collection is sold and proceeds are distributed, less any applicable fees.
Investors can get their money back by selling their shares on Ark7's secondary market after a minimum one-year holding period or through property appreciation when they sell their shares.
Vint applies a transaction fee of 2.85% on both the purchase and sale of wine shares, encompassing costs for acquisition, storage, insurance, and selling. Additionally, there is a spread fee of 1.5% applied to the transactions of wine shares.
Ark7 charges a one-time 3% sourcing fee of the property market cap for acquiring and listing properties, and a monthly asset management fee of 8-15% of rental income for property and tenant management.
After a collection sale, Vint issues pro-rata proceeds to shareholders and provides a 1099-DIV for tax reporting, prioritizing the settlement of any liabilities first.
Ark7 issues Schedule K-1 forms for properties taxed as partnerships and plans to issue 1099-DIV for properties treated as REITs, aiming to transition as they open to the public. Tax documents are sent before March 15th, considering depreciation and expenses to potentially reduce taxable income for investors.