store of value
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Money serves several purposes: a store of value, a unit in which to price transactions, and a medium to carry out those transactions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 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
When it comes to crypto, Warsh has said he views bitcoin as a sustainable store of value, and he’s even invested in crypto companies.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
He rejects the theory that crypto might replace gold as a store of value for investors.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
In the store of value function we find one of the earliest and most significant functions of money.
From The Value of Money by Benjamin M. Anderson
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