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Analyzing the Motives for Holding Different Assets
An individual holds their wealth in three different forms:
- A portion is kept in a federally insured savings account to be used for a down payment on a house in the next year.
- Another portion is used to purchase shares of a publicly traded technology company.
- A final portion is used to buy a rare piece of art.
For each of the three assets, distinguish whether the primary purpose is better described as 'saving' or 'investment'. Justify your reasoning for each by explaining how the characteristics of the asset align with one of these two purposes.
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