+An **asset class** is a grouping of investments that exhibit similar characteristics and respond in a comparable way to market forces. They form the foundational elements of a [Financial Market](/wiki/financial_market), guiding investors in building a diversified [Portfolio](/wiki/portfolio) to balance potential return with inherent risk.
+## See also
+- [Equity](/wiki/equity)
+- [Bond](/wiki/bond)
+- [Real Estate](/wiki/real_estate)
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