# Asset Classes * An asset class is a grouping of investments that exhibit similar characteristics and are subject to the same laws and regulations. * Equities (e.g., stocks), fixed income (e.g., bonds), cash and cash equivalents, real estate, commodities, and currencies are common examples of asset classes. * There is usually very little correlation and in some cases a negative correlation, between different asset classes. * Financial advisors focus on asset class as a way to help investors diversify their portfolios. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://blog.gomchik.com/personal-finance/asset-classes.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.