asset class
[/ˈæset klæs/]
nounpl: asset classes
classe de ativos
1. A group of investments with similar characteristics, risk profiles, and regulatory environments, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or commodities
Diversifying across multiple asset classes can help reduce investment risk.
Diversificar entre múltiplas classes de ativos pode ajudar a reduzir o risco de investimento.
2. A category of tradeable financial instruments that exhibit similar behavior and legal characteristics in the marketplace
The fund manager recommended increasing exposure to the real estate asset class.
O gestor do fundo recomendou aumentar a exposição à classe de ativos imobiliários.
This is a formal financial term used universally in both Brazilian and American investment contexts. In Brazil, it's essential terminology for financial advisors, portfolio managers, and investors engaging with B3 (Brazil's stock exchange). In the USA, it's fundamental to investment theory and practice, particularly in wealth management. The term reflects the global standardization of financial markets and investment education.
Related Idioms & Phrases
allocate across asset classes
diversify your asset classes
alternative asset classes
traditional asset classes
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