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O'Leary Invests Millions in Rare Sports Cards
14 Sep
Summary
- O'Leary is targeting rare sports cards, not crypto or stocks.
- His group paid $11 million for a unique Shohei Ohtani jersey card.
- The investment group aims for assets unaffected by central bank printing.
Shark Tank host Kevin O'Leary has identified rare sports cards as his next significant investment frontier, diverging from traditional stocks and cryptocurrencies. He recently announced that his investment group paid $11 million for a one-of-a-kind Shohei Ohtani card, which includes pieces of the player's game-worn jersey. This acquisition was revealed on CNBC last Tuesday.
O'Leary's rationale echoes the scarcity argument often made for Bitcoin. He seeks assets that central banks cannot easily replicate, aiming to protect against the devaluation of fiat currency, citing the US M2 money supply's significant increase. His group, Secure Collectibles, which includes collector Shyne and entrepreneur Paul Warshaw, has collectively invested around $100 million, labeling their portfolio the WonderShyne Index.
While O'Leary curates the index and sets its entry rules, the valuation of some cards, like a Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant card, remains on paper, with no intention to sell. This contrasts with his crypto holdings, which are easier to exit. He confirmed in April that Bitcoin and Ether constitute 90% of his reduced crypto portfolio, down to three positions as of September 2025.
