Alternative Investment

Grumpy_Old_Duffer

Having been caught, in the dare I say it, ICESAVE fiasco and having been a long term Investor in PEP's/ISA's, which according to my last statement have grown in value by c. 5% p.a. over the last 10 years, I'm wondering as to whether it's worth investing in the Stock Markets at all now, particularly with the events of recent months.

Am looking at what Stanley Gibbons have to offer as an alternative, stamps and autographs, and have to say I'm impressed with their guarantee of returning a minimum of 5%-6% over the terms of the investments, but also impressed that in the last 50 years the GB Rarities have risen each year:T . (Ref. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/investing/3144943/First-class-returns-for-alternative-investments.html)

Before taking the plunge, interested to hear what other MSE's have to say, and what the 'catch' might be. Not concerned with the minimum investment nor the 3 - 5 year term tie-in .............. just want my money to 'work' for me better than it has done!!!:cool: