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asset

[as-et] / ˈæs ɛt /


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U.S. government debt, a safe asset, is supposed to help investors hedge against declines in stocks, a riskier asset class.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“It is a shortsighted approach to asset management that invites long-term risk—a strategic failure that will ultimately be paid for by future generations of students and the long-term health of the endowment itself.”

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Ultimately, that’s not good for asset markets that are priced off of a 10-year Treasury rate.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

While a person’s home may not be counted toward Medicaid’s asset limit, which varies by state, it is not exempt from the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

If she weren’t annoying, it might actually be an asset.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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