An asset is a current, fixed, financial, or intangible resource that possesses value and is owned by an individual or group. Assets as investments, are usually acquired because the owner believes they will provide a future monetary benefit. Many companies, governments, or people buy assets to help increase cash flow, improve sales, or reduce expenses.
Examples of assets could be a car, cash, jewelry, artwork, gold and silver, NFTs, buildings, home, land, patents, trademarks, royalties, etc.