Art Index Fund – ETF

Entry Price Tiering

🟢 Retail Investors (Public ETF Access)

• Minimum Investment: $50 – $1,000 USD

  • Price per share/unit will likely mirror traditional ETFs (e.g., $50–$200 per share).

  • Accessible via major brokerage platforms (e.g., Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Robinhood).

  • Investors buy and sell shares like any stock or commodity ETF.

  • Ideal for passive exposure with full liquidity and minimal barrier to entry.

🔵 Institutional Investors (Seed or Anchor Capital)

• Minimum Commitment: $1 million – $10 million USD

  • These early-stage investors secure favorable terms, such as:

    • Founders’ class shares

    • Lower management fees (e.g., 0.5% instead of 1%)

    • Early withdrawal rights

    • Advisory input on index methodology

  • Institutions may use this exposure as a hedge or diversification strategy in alternative asset allocations.

🟡 RIAs / Wealth Managers / Retirement Funds

• $100,000 – $500,000+ USD per position

  • Allocations made on behalf of multiple clients or fund portfolios.

  • May access via feeder funds or via separately managed accounts (SMAs).

  • Emphasis on liquidity, low fee drag (e.g., ~0.75% AUM), and NAV transparency.
     

Fund Structure (Publicly Listed ETF Version)

Price per Share $50 – $150 USD (depending on NAV + liquidity)

Expense Ratio~0.75% annually (can be lower if scaled)

Minimum Brokerage Buy-In $50+ via public platforms

Liquidity Daily trading via exchanges

NAV Disclosure Updated quarterly via third-party valuation

Redemption Options Sale via secondary market
 

Additional Notes

• Passive Model = Lower Fees: Attracts passive investors (like in SPY, GLD).

• Public Listing Expands Access: Enables anyone to invest in art like they would in tech or real estate.

• Ideal Entry Vehicle: For retail investors wanting exposure to blue-chip art without the complexities of owning physical pieces or NFTs.