Looking to help your kids develop STEM skills while also contributing to their college funds? If a new report from Russia's Higher School of Economics is to be believed, Lego sets may actually be a better investment than gold.
Tracking the average return on Lego sets between 1987 and 2015, the study shows that their 11% gain puts them well ahead of traditional savings bonds, and even slightly higher than long-term stock performance.
Part of this has to do with Lego's continued popularity, and the fact that — unlike other types of investments — they are not subject to market volatility and other standard risk factors. According to the study, this means that even standard Lego sets hold and improve upon their value over time. Rare or expensive sets have been known to sell for $10,000 or more.
Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector.