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Liv-Ex

Abbots Fine Wine Portfolio Managers are a member of Liv-ex – the leading online marketplace for fine wine. The exchange provides access to the largest pool of trade buyers and sellers globally – including merchants, brokers, retailers, importers, exporters and wine funds. As a global exchange, Liv-ex has more than 400 members in 33 countries across six continents. Independently owned, Liv-ex holds no stock and does not make a market on the platform. Liv-ex has been integral to the growth of fine wine investment by establishing an integrated trading and settlement platform. It has brought a new standard of efficiency and transparency to what was once an opaque market. Its services include the Liv-ex online trading platform, market-leading data services and Vine, a specialist logistics solution

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Trading

Liv-ex runs an internet and phone-based trading and settlement platform for fine wine merchants and professionals.The platform gives members access to the largest pool of buyers and sellers in the world and is the trade's most cost-effective route to market.

 
Data

Liv-ex has built the world’s largest database of standardised fine wine prices. As a result, it is the leading source of independent fine wine price information and research, including the industry benchmark Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 Index. From automated data feeds to in-depth research projects, all data is delivered with efficiency and discretion. Liv-ex also acts as the official valuer for many leading wine funds.

 
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Liv-ex’s subsidiary, Vine, is a specialist storage and transport solution for the fine wine trade. Vine’s innovative website provides access to stock records, movement details and photos, enabling customers to efficiently track orders online. Vine is also the only storage provider that is fully integrated with Liv-ex, making trading on the platform convenient and efficient.

 
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