An asset class is a group of securities that exhibits similar characteristics, behaves similarly in the marketplace, and is subject to the same laws and regulations. The three main asset classes are equities or stocks, fixed income or bonds, and cash equivalents or money market instruments. Other categories include real estate, commodities, and derivatives.
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