Learn what financial instruments are, explore major types and asset classes, and understand how they work in investing, trading, and portfolio construction.

An asset constitutes anything that holds monetary value, whether current or future, to a person or organization. Businesses, governments and non-profits all own assets. So do many people. An asset is ...

Asset retirement obligations are legal requirements for retiring long-term physical assets. They are listed as long-term liabilities, revealing a company's future financial burdens. Understanding ...

What do retirement plan sponsors and sustainable investors have in common? A focus on the long term. We explore how different asset classes, particularly real assets, can be aligned with long-term ...