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Reasons for owning collectibles among wealthy Americans in the United States, 2013
Reasons for owning collectibles among wealthy Americans in the United States, 2013
Which of the following are reasons you own/collect these assets?
by Statista Research Department,
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May 21, 2013
The statistic shows the result of a survey carried out among wealthy and ultra wealthy Americans in the United States. This particular statistic deals with the reasons around owning collectibles as assets. 19 percent of wealthy Americans surveyed stated that collectibles are a safe asset that will hold their value.
Which of the following are reasons you own/collect these assets?
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| Reasons for owning collectibles | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| I enjoy the intrinsic value of the items | 79% |
| I consider the asset(s) a family heirloom for which I am the caretaker | 38% |
| I expect an increase in value and return on the investment | 32% |
| I enjoy being part of a community of people who share a similar interest | 26% |
| It is a safe asset that will hold its value | 19% |
| It is part of a philanthropic commitment or strategy | 6% |
| It is a tax strategy | 2% |
| Reasons for owning collectibles | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| I enjoy the intrinsic value of the items | 79% |
| I consider the asset(s) a family heirloom for which I am the caretaker | 38% |
| I expect an increase in value and return on the investment | 32% |
| I enjoy being part of a community of people who share a similar interest | 26% |
| It is a safe asset that will hold its value | 19% |
| It is part of a philanthropic commitment or strategy | 6% |
| It is a tax strategy | 2% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
May 21, 2013
The statistic shows the result of a survey carried out among wealthy and ultra wealthy Americans in the United States. This particular statistic deals with the reasons around owning collectibles as assets. 19 percent of wealthy Americans surveyed stated that collectibles are a safe asset that will hold their value.
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- May 2013
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- United States
- Survey time period
- February and March 2013
- Number of respondents
- 711 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
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Age of respondents: Average 53 years old
-Age 18-32: 15 percent (Gen Y or Millennials)
-Age 33-48: 23 percent (Gen X)
-Age 49-67: 47 percent (Baby Boomers)
-Age 68+: 15 percent.
- 62 percent men
- 38 percent women.
The 711 people interviewed for this nationwide survey were high net worth or ultra high net worth individuals.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- February and March 2013
- Number of respondents
- 711 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
-
Age of respondents: Average 53 years old
-Age 18-32: 15 percent (Gen Y or Millennials)
-Age 33-48: 23 percent (Gen X)
-Age 49-67: 47 percent (Baby Boomers)
-Age 68+: 15 percent.
- 62 percent men
- 38 percent women.
The 711 people interviewed for this nationwide survey were high net worth or ultra high net worth individuals.
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