store of value

British  

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

"Among online retailers, jewellers enjoyed a particularly golden Christmas. In uncertain times shoppers seem to be being drawn to dual purpose jewels that not only tick the Christmas present box, but provide a convenient long-term store of value as well."

From BBC

They have snapped up the precious metal as a store of value that they hope will withstand economic shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal

He rejects the theory that crypto might replace gold as a store of value for investors.

From MarketWatch

He rejects the theory that crypto might replace gold as a store of value for investors.

From MarketWatch

The investigation into Powell appeared to propel a revival of the so-called debasement trade, in which inflation-fearing investors over the past year have shunned the U.S. dollar as a store of value in favor of gold and silver.

From The Wall Street Journal