#investment An **asset** is anything of value that is owned or controlled by an individual, company, or government with the expectation that it will provide future benefits, usually in the form of income, cash flow, or potential for appreciation. **Types of Assets:** 1. **Physical/Tangible Assets**: These are things you can touch and see. • **Examples**: Real estate, machinery, equipment, vehicles, inventory. 2. **Financial Assets**: These represent claims to future cash flow or ownership in a company. • **Examples**: [[Stocks]], [[bonds]], bank [[deposits]], or mutual funds. 3. **Intangible Assets**: These are non-physical but still valuable. • **Examples**: Patents, trademarks, goodwill, copyrights, brand value. 4. **Human Assets**: Skills, talents, and knowledge that contribute value to an organization or individual.