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How Much Does Masterworks Cost?
Masterworks is absolutely free expect for their yearly 1.5% maintenance fee. The 1.5% fee is only paid when Masterworks sell the artworks you have invested in. Therefore, your capital is left alone as your investments appreciate in value. The fee is used to pay for the storage and insurance associated with owning the artworks. All…
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Can You get Discount when Investing in Masterworks?
Investing in art is already incredibly affordable when investing with Masterworks, but who doesn’t like a discount? So in this article, I want to lay out the step-by-step process to help you secure a masterworks discount on the advertised share price for their Blue Chip paintings.
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Masterworks FAQs – How to Sign Up & More
Before you invest with Masterworks, it is important you have an understanding of what to expect and how to maximize your experience on the investing platform. Below you will find a collection of the most Frequently Asked Questions that new investors have when starting their journey into the Blue Chip art investment space with Masterworks.
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How does the Masterworks Investing Platform Actually Work?
Leveraging the fact that contemporary art investments have historically outperformed the S&P 500 (offering a 14% annual return compared to the S&P 500’s 9.5% annual return), Masterworks aims to make high-priced artworks accessible to all types of investors. The company offers shares in “blue-chip” art, including renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama, Keith…
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How to Ace the Masterworks Phone Interview?
When you apply to become a member of Masterworks, the final step is to complete a phone interview with one of their financial advisors. This is a step that you may not have encountered when you have signed up to other investing platforms, so it can be a little daunting.
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Do You Have to be an Accredited Investor to Join Masterworks?
No, you do not have to be an Accredited Investor to join Masterworks. Membership is open for anyone. But, there are two very important things you must do to have your membership application accepted.
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How to See Artworks on Masterworks Before Becoming a Member?
Before signing up to Masterworks, you may want to learn what artworks they have available for investment. There is typically 3 to 5 new artworks added to the platform every month. It is from this selection that new members have the option to invest. You will be able to view these 3 to 5 artworks…
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How Much Money Should You Invest in Masterworks?
Whenever I am asked “how much should I invest in Masterworks?”, my response is always dependent on two variables: The First; What the investing style of the individual investor? And the Second; What is the minimum deposit requirements from Masterworks?
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What is Masterworks’ Minimum Deposit?
There is no official “minimum deposit” requirement with Masterworks. However, if you want to skip the waiting list (which is a couple thousand investors long at this point), you will want to look at depositing a minimum of $5,000 to $10,000. This amount can be an initial deposit or something that you work your way…
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Why Does Masterworks Require a Phone Interview?
If you want to invest with Masterworks, you’ll have to undergo a 15 minute phone call with one of their financial advisors. It is sometimes described as an “interview”. However, it is a rather painless experience, and would be better described as a conversation, rather than an interview.
