The article discusses how trading cards, once viewed as sentimental collectibles, are rapidly gaining recognition as legitimate financial instruments. As tariffs increase the costs of imports, investors are turning to domestic assets like trading cards and collectibles, which constitute a burgeoning market valued at over $600 billion globally. Trading cards exhibit resilience against economic downturns and have shown remarkable growth in transaction volumes and values, reflecting a shift in how investors view them. This growth indicates a broadening investor confidence in the trading card market.
Since its invention, Wall Street has dictated what counts as a "real" investment... but trading cards are experiencing a surge in demand.
Trading cards have emerged as a legitimate asset class: a $600 billion+ global industry, with cards valued over $15 billion by 2024.
Cards share many characteristics with assets banks recognize as investments... proven resilience through economic changes, unlike speculative digital assets.
In 2024, graded trading cards transactions grew by 17.8% compared to 2023... indicating sustained interest over the past four years.
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