Board of Investment Art – Build, Manage, and Grow Your Art Investments

Trading or holding art for investment carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of price fluctuation and the difficulty in assessing the true value of a piece of art can work against you as well as for you. Art prices can be more volatile than traditional investment tools and the associated fees can be higher. Before deciding to invest in art you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with art as an investment tool, and seek advice from both an independent financial advisor and a third party art expert if you have any doubts.

Art Trading

Board of Investment Art (BOIA) allows its registered users to purchase art directly from artists or to buy and sell pieces from other registered users. You may possibly pay more for a piece of art than the previous buyer paid a short time ago or you may not be able to sell a piece for a price at or higher than what you paid. You may not find a buyer for a particular piece of art. We at BOIA believe that art maintains both an intrinsic cultural value as well as a monetary value and urge you to consider the relative values of each before making a purchase decision.

Fees

BOIA receives a percentage of the purchase price of any art purchase made on our website. These fees can vary, so be sure to read our respective buyer’s and seller’s agreements.

Market Opinions of Our Staff

Opinions expressed by our company's representatives regarding the prices of specific pieces or the trend of the art market in general do not necessarily represent the opinion of BOIA, and are not guaranteed in any way. In no event shall BOIA be held liable for losses incurred in connection with any decision made by any party based on information provided verbally or via the internet by our staff, or any delays, inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in such information.

Art Value Estimations

BOIA pays independent and qualified art experts a fee to evaluate and appraise individual pieces of art. The backgrounds and affiliations of these individuals are noted in FAQ's section of our website. These appraisals are meant as a third party estimate of the value of a piece of art and represent only the opinion of the Appraiser. Appraisers are not permitted to recommend artists or art to BOIA, however we strongly recommend that you consult with an appraiser or art expert of your own choosing before investing in any art.

Educational Materials

The materials presented on this website are solely for informational purposes. No offer or solicitation to buy or sell art, or any type of investment or trading advice or strategy, is made, given or in any manner endorsed by BOIA or its affiliates. You are fully responsible for any investment or trading decisions you make, and such decisions should be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, investment or trading objectives, risk tolerance and liquidity needs.

Third Party Links and Readings

No warranties are given by BOIA and no warranties are implied regarding the content of the suggested reading material or the content of the website(s) which can be accessed through this website. BOIA shall not be liable in any way for losses or liability of any kind to any person resulting directly or indirectly through the use in any way by such person of the information referred to and/or use of the suggested reading material or the website(s), however such loss or liability occurs, and whether financial or otherwise. The pages and the opinions or information contained in the suggested reading material or these website(s) are the creation of outside parties and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or representations of BOIA.

Accuracy of Information

BOIA makes its best effort to keep the information on its website as current and accurate as possible. However, BOIA still cannot guarantee the accuracy of said materials. No single source of information, including the website of BOIA, should be used as the sole basis for any financial decision. We will not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly from the content or your inability to access the website, nor for any delay in or failure of the transmission or the receipt of any instruction or notifications sent through this website.

Internet Trading Risks

There are risks associated with utilizing an internet-based deal execution trading system including, but not limited to, hardware malfunction, software failure, and internet connection problems. Because BOIA does not control signal power, reception or routing via internet, the configuration of your equipment or the reliability of its connection, we cannot be responsible for communication failures, distortions or delays you may experience while trading via the internet.

Market Risks

Trading art is no less risky than trading any other commodity. Market conditions can become extraordinarily volatile and may make it impossible for you to buy or sell a piece of art and avoid a loss. All positions involve risk, and various buying or selling strategies do not necessarily limit or remove the risk for loss.

Exchange Rate Fluctuations

Exchange rates between foreign currencies can change rapidly due to a variety of economic and political events.

Distribution

This site is not intended for distribution or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. None of the services or investments referred to in this website are available to persons residing in any country where the provision of such services or investments would be contrary to local law or regulation. It is the responsibility of visitors to this website to ascertain the terms of and comply with any local law or regulation to which they are subject.

Disclosure Regarding Bankruptcy Protections

The transactions you are entering into with BOIA are not traded on an exchange. Therefore, under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, your funds may not receive the same protections as funds used to invest in other commodities including futures and options contracts, which receive a priority in bankruptcy. Since that same priority has not been given to funds used for non-exchange investing, if BOIA becomes insolvent and you have a claim for amounts deposited or profits earned on transactions with BOIA, your claim may not receive a priority. Without a priority, you are a general creditor and your claim will be paid, along with the claims of other general creditors, from any monies still available after priority claims are paid. Even customer, client, and/or artist funds that BOIA keeps separate from its own operating funds may not be safe from the claims of other general and priority creditors.