The concept of art foundation was raised in 1960s. It is a means of investment which profiteers from operation of art transaction. In international market, the relatively successful art foundation includes the British Rail Pension Fund. In mid-1970s, it invested in art with USD 100 million and has collected 2,400 pieces of artwork. The average yield rate is between 10%~15%.

Ravenel Art & Investment is experienced in Taiwan in operating art funds. According to the total amount of fund and client's requirements, the company tailors different investment plans and generates specialized art funds, so as to find excellent, potential artworks for the clients. In 2005, the art fund achieved over 50% return rate for its clients. In comparison with other investment tools including real estate and equities, the yield is remarkable. This also proves that art is also a fine investment channel in addition to its interest of collection and value of appreciation. Ravenel emphasizes operation of art funds with pluralized investment approaches. It is worth mentioning that investment return will not be guaranteed until refined selection is made on quality through purchase of artwork.

Investment projects of Ravenel Art Foundation cover a variety of art forms in China and the West. They concentrate on combination of the integrative modality of finance so as to reduce investment risk. This concerns cooperation with domestic and overseas major banks and insurance companies. It also summarizes the most professional and most authoritative appraisal and valuation on artwork and predicts in a most accurate way latest trend and price of artwork in international market, so as to achieve long-term, stable and remarkable return for investors.