Wine futures market investment houses tracking alternative

Investment houses tracking alternative assets note wine futures market volatility dropped to 4.3% from 5.1% last quarter. This stability is drawing pension fund interest, as wine futures show low beta relative to equity indices. Traders are watching for possible breakouts above €4,000 on benchmark vintages as hedge activity builds. The consumer for higher-end wines is still out there Dale Stratton, SipSource For the U.S. market, the négociants in turn sell the wine to importers, who then sell the wine onto wholesalers, retailers and restaurants, each of whom further marks up the price. Dynamic hedging strategies in the wine futures market have gained traction, with inverse ETFs linked to fine wine now offering tactical exposure. Recent bid premiums in top lots underline purchasing urgency amid uncertain macroeconomic backdrops.