Market Sentiment

Safe-Haven Asset

Definition

What is Safe-Haven Asset?

An asset expected to retain or gain value during periods of market stress, though no asset is safe in all circumstances.

Example in practice

Investors often seek high-quality government debt during crises.

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A market environment in which investors favour higher-risk assets.

A market environment in which investors move toward perceived safety and liquidity.

A shift from riskier assets toward stronger credit, liquidity, or perceived safety.

A contract whose value depends on an underlying asset, rate, index, or event.

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