Investment is a word that can appear daunting and is one we often leave in the hands of experts.
However, it doesn’t have to be an uninteresting subject. Choosing to invest in a sector that you feel passionately about may give you the upper hand when it comes to investing.
There are investment opportunities right across the market, and that includes the world of fashion.
If you love following the latest trends and checking out new brands, you might have a natural talent for investing – even if you don’t know it yet.
The goal of investing is to make a profit on the money that you employ. This means you’ll need to go further than just snapping up some stocks of your favourite brand.
Here’s a look at some of the factors you should consider if you want to invest in fashion.
Cast Your Net Further Afield
To get maximum returns for your investment, you’ll need to find a fashion brand that has potential. You might find this domestically, or you might have to search further afield.
Even if you do find a domestic brand that has potential, their primary market may be overseas. What all of this means is that you’ll need to understand exchange rates and how forex trading works.
This will allow you to calculate the potential upside and the risks involved in making an investment.
When a company is only trading domestically, there are fewer considerations. A brand that is either based overseas or has its main market abroad will be heavily influenced by currency movement.
Learning forex ebbs and flows, and how to maximise profits when trading across multiple currencies will be invaluable in allowing you to find global brands which haven’t yet peaked.
Balance Your Portfolio
There’s no question that investing in newcomers can be exciting; there’s a thrill in watching a company that you’re invested in grow and succeed.
However, unless you’re willing to accept a very high risk, it’s advisable to balance your portfolio with proven performers.
The top brands in fashion may not offer the same potential for extraordinary growth, but what they lack in value, they make up for with stability.
Being able to track performance over many years allows more accurate predictions about future returns on investment.
Industry giants can still see sharp hikes if they hit on a top-selling new line or product, or a celebrity on the red carpet endorses them. These are the stocks that you can buy and hold, giving you long-term returns you can rely on.
And of course, remember that forex knowledge you gained before? This will be invaluable for large global companies too.
Trust Your Heart – But Use Your Head
If you have an innate sense of style and an unerring ability to spot the hot new trends which are about to explode, it makes sense to trust your instincts.
Following your passion and using your knowledge is an excellent way to start to invest.
However, it’s also essential to make sure that there’s a logical basis for any investment you make.
Choosing a stock just because it’s a company you love isn’t a good enough reason to invest. It’s easy to be swayed because you admire a particular product or are loyal to a brand, but investing is about using your know-how to work out which brands will appeal to the broader market.
In short, don’t be scared to listen to your heart, but do a reality check with your head before taking the plunge.
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