store of value

British

noun

economics the function of money that enables goods and services to be paid for a considerable time after they have been acquired

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Ultimately, the bet is that precious metals remain a trusted store of value and a global monetary anchor, fueling demand in the physical bullion that Gold.com manages.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Gold is typically thought of as an inflation hedge, but the precious metal is more a store of value than a reliable hedge against rising prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

While bitcoin bulls believe in the crypto as a store of value, recent market moves signal that the broader investor demographic isn’t buying it.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

Gold is no longer just a crisis or an inflation hedge, but is being increasingly viewed as a neutral, reliable store of value that provides diversification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

The intragroup money needs to be especially a measure and store of value, while the intergroup money needs to be a medium of exchange.

From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham

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