Glossary · from the DESK dictionary
Asset
Anything of economic value that is owned by a person or company.
In plain words
The most fundamental building block of finance — from cash to stocks to real estate.
What it means for traders
A basic term underlying virtually every financial concept.
Common pitfalls
Not every asset is equally liquid or equally risky — the category alone says little.
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