The expert spoke about unusual ways of investing

In the context of the growing interest of Russians in investments, experts are increasingly paying attention to non-standard ways of investing funds that can bring stable income. At the same time, many investors are looking for alternatives that go beyond traditional instruments such as stocks or real estate. Denis Astafyev, founder of the SharesPro investment company, told Izvestia on March 6 about non-obvious ways to invest.

One of them is the cultivation and sale of bonsai, he noted. These miniature trees, which are transformed into real works of art through care and shaping, are becoming increasingly popular not only among gardeners, but also among investors. The advantage of bonsai is its relatively low maintenance costs and the ability to grow even in an apartment. The cost of trees directly depends on their age and quality of care: one-year—old specimens can be sold for 1-1.5 thousand rubles, and three- or five-year-olds for 12 thousand rubles and above. The average price of a three-year-old bonsai is about 4.5 thousand rubles.

Another unobvious but promising area for investment is the so—called "children's hobbies" - collectible dolls, comics, video games and other nostalgic items, the expert said.

"The value of toys lies not only in emotional attachment, but also in rarity. For example, limited edition Lego sets show an average return of at least 11% per year. Sealed sets related to popular films or books are especially appreciated," Astafyev said.

The expert noted that such investments require a deep understanding of the market and patience, but with the right approach they can become a source of stable passive income. The main thing is to take risks into account and carefully study the demand for selected assets.

The information in the material is not an investment recommendation.

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