Safe Haven Assets
Risk Management
Definition
Investments that tend to retain or increase in value during periods of market stress, uncertainty, or economic turmoil, providing portfolio protection when riskier assets decline.
Key Points
- Perform well during market stress
- Include government bonds, gold, USD
- Provide portfolio diversification benefits
Examples
Treasury bonds rally during stock market crashesGold rises during geopolitical tensionsQuick Info
Category
Risk Management
Related Topics
defensive assets
flight to quality
portfolio protection
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