An asset that has a limited supply and is sought after by a number of people or firms for a number of reasons. Investors use these as a hedge to protect themselves against inflation as their value appreciates along with most other price raises.

Previous Terms: 1031 Exchange, 1035 Exchange, AARP, Abeyance, Abstraction Principle, Accelerated Amortization, Acceptance Credit, Acceptance of a Bill of Exchange, Accommodation Bill, Accommodation Endorser