In finance, an asset is a resource that holds value and can contribute to financial stability or growth. Assets can be physical, financial, or intangible, but they all share one basic characteristic: they can provide future economic benefit.
Common financial assets include stocks, bonds, cash, real estate, and business equipment. Intangible assets—such as patents, trademarks, or software—also qualify because they can create value. Companies list their assets on balance sheets to show what they own and how those resources support the business.
Assets are grouped into categories based on how easily they can be converted into cash. Current assets are expected to be used or converted within a year, while non-current assets are long-term resources. Understanding these categories helps investors and analysts evaluate a company’s financial health, liquidity, and long-term strength.
Assets show what a company or individual owns and how much financial capacity they have. They are essential for valuing businesses, measuring stability, planning investments, and understanding overall financial position.
Assets include cash, investments, real estate, inventory, equipment, intellectual property, and other resources that provide economic value or potential future benefit.
Current assets are expected to be used, sold, or converted to cash within one year. Non-current assets provide long-term value and remain on the balance sheet for more than a year.
A company lists cash, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and property as assets on its balance sheet. These resources help the company operate, generate revenue, and plan for future growth.
FinFeedAPI’s Stock API, SEC API, and Flat Files S3 API provide access to financial statements where assets are reported. Developers use this data to analyze company balance sheets, build valuation tools, and compare asset structures across multiple companies.
