Alternative Investments

These are some "exotic" investments featured in Sunday Times dated 29th April 2012

1) Oudh oil from Aquilaria Trees
Who: Asia Plantation Singapore
Min Investment: S$27,500 for 100 trees. Each plantation has 12,000 trees.
Time Frame: 6-7 years
Returns: 19-22% pa.

2) Seaweed Farming
Who: Dynasty Marine Farm
Min Investment: S$4,500 per unit in Sabah
Time Frame: 5 years
Returns: 15% pa

3) Livestock
Who: Salisbury Investments
Min Investment: S$3,100 for 6 cattles reared in Colombia's San Pedro milk region
Time Frame: 1.5 year
Returns: 12-15% pa