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recession-proof asset

[/rɪˈseʃən pruːf ˈæset/]
nounpl: recession-proof assets
ativo à prova de recessão
1. An investment or asset that maintains or increases in value during economic downturns and recessions
Gold is often considered a recession-proof asset because it retains value during economic crises.
Ouro é frequentemente considerado um ativo à prova de recessão porque retém valor durante crises econômicas.
2. An asset that provides stable returns or demand regardless of economic conditions
Essential consumer goods are recession-proof assets because people continue to buy them even during downturns.
Bens de consumo essencial são ativos à prova de recessão porque as pessoas continuam a comprá-los mesmo durante crises econômicas.
Synonyms
defensive assetsafe-haven assetstable assetcrisis-resistant investment
Antonyms
cyclical assetvolatile assethigh-risk investmentspeculative asset

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ativo à prova de recessão
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese financial contexts
São Paulo
ativo resiliente
Common alternative in financial markets of São Paulo
Portugal
ativo resistente à recessão
Preferred phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a safe bet during uncertain times
weathering the economic storm
defensive investment strategy
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