store of value

British

noun

economics the function of money that enables goods and services to be paid for a considerable time after they have been acquired

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Gold ETF investors tend to aim for ‘tactical allocations and fast exposure,’ while those allocating to bars and coins seek a ‘long-horizon store of value.’

From MarketWatch

ETF flows are “relatively more volatile than demand for bars and coins,” said Roukaya, as investors allocating to gold ETFs tend to aim for “tactical allocations and fast exposure,” while those allocating to bars and coins seek a “long-horizon store of value.”

From MarketWatch

That means everyone from savvy middle-aged female investors known as “aunties” to Gen Z-ers have flocked to gold as a store of value.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said that bitcoin was originally intended to be a currency, and its adoption by financial institutions and nations points to its use case as a store of value.

From MarketWatch

“If you’re looking for a store of value, you’re better off buying a rental property.”

From MarketWatch

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