Asset classes
Groups of similar investments or things you can buy with the expectation they will hold their value, generate income and/or increase in value. The three primary asset classes used by many investors are equities (stocks), bonds and cash. There are many other asset classes, such as real estate, fine art, mineral rights, gold and so on.
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