An asset constitutes anything that holds monetary value, whether current or future, to a person or organization. Businesses, governments and non-profits all own assets. So do many people. An asset is ...

Publicly traded corporations are required to publish quarterly balance sheets that allow shareholders to compare a company’s assets with its liabilities. It’s also a good practice for private ...

Investment management encompasses choosing, monitoring and adjusting a portfolio of assets. Here’s what it involves, why it matters and how to approach it ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South ...

Learn about impairment loss, its impact on assets, and how it is calculated when market value falls below book value in financial statements.