What is an Asset Class?

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Defined: Asset Class

An Asset Class is a grouping of investments that showcase similar characteristics.



For example, that cash you carry in your wallet.

The same goes for precious metals like gold, silver or platinum which make up a single asset class. 

Another segment would be Stocks, which are micro-ownership certificates.

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