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Exactly. Is the dollar a currency or an investment. It's both.

• colanderman 10y ago
  The dollar undergoes inflation. That makes it a pretty terrible investment. (It is, by definition, outperformed by near-zero-risk I-bonds.)
  • ptaipale 10y ago
    The dollar doesn't necessarily have inflation in comparison to my national currency... and it may be the most readily available investment opportunity that helps you avoid poor national economic policies.
    • aminorex 10y ago
      Yes, this. Hence its worldwide popularity. The dollar is the #1 u.s. export by an order of magnitude; because it is a terrible investment for u.s. persons and a marvelous investment for non-u.s. persons.