The Use of Asset Classes

Financial service companies structure their business activities around asset classes. Seasoned investors do the same with their portfolio. Why and how? If you build an estate to have funds available for your retirement, for an investment or for the education of your children you have to decide where to put your money. You could buy [...]

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Financial Assets and Risks

Financial assets and risks are closely related. Every asset carries a value and a risk. The value of an asset is the price the owner can get by selling it. In liquid markets, e.g. for shares of big corporations, government bonds or commodities, where many standardized units are traded, the price of an asset is [...]

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