Asset

Any resource that has value and can be owned, controlled, or used by an individual or legal entity with the aim of generating future economic benefits. Assets can be tangible (such as cash, machinery, buildings, goods, land) and intangible (such as rights, trademarks, patents, goodwill). In the investment context, assets include financial instruments such as shares, bonds, fund units, real estate, and other investments that are expected to generate returns or increase in value over time.