Picassos and portfolios: The hidden edge of art investment

Akshay Sardana’s Insights on Investment-grade art has quietly demonstrated its strategic value | Gulf today

Current economic indicators present clear challenges. Core inflation sits at 2.7%, forcing ongoing adjustments in monetary policy. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs projections have sparked serious conversations about the future of traditional investments. Many people are now looking beyond conventional wisdom to safeguard their wealth.

Client discussions increasingly center on approaches that can preserve purchasing power while introducing beneficial diversification. This creates an opening to consider alternatives with different risk-return profiles and correlation patterns - a space where art offers distinctive advantages.