Core Insights - Younger generations are increasingly favoring nontraditional investments, such as collectibles, over traditional options like stocks and real estate [1][2] - Influencer Logan Paul advocates for these nontraditional investments, citing personal experiences and potential high returns [1][4] Investment Trends - Logan Paul auctioned a rare Pokémon card he purchased for $5.3 million, which he plans to sell for an estimated $7 million to $12 million in early 2026, potentially yielding a profit of $2 million to $7 million [3][4] - Collectibles, including Pokémon cards, have reportedly outperformed the stock market over the last two decades, with Pokémon cards increasing in value by 3,261% over 20 years [4][6] Performance Comparison - According to AES, collectibles have produced a nominal annual return of 6.4% and a real return of 2.4% from 1900 to 2012, which is lower than long-term stock market returns [5][6] - In the past year, Pokémon cards have increased by 46%, surpassing Nvidia's 35% increase and the S&P 500's 17% year-to-date growth [6]