The value of property can rise and fall. Many people buy property because they think the value will increase over time and they can later sell the property for a profit.
Commodity is a general word for something that can be bought and sold and has intrinsic value.
Some examples of commodities are gold, silver, other metals, meat, soybeans and foreign currency. Investing in commodities is high risk because the value of these products can rise and fall dramatically. Collectibles A collectible is anything that you can buy and resell at a profit. Some examples are art, coins, baseball cards and stamps. In order to realize value from your collectibles, it is necessary to be able to carefully track the item's origin and price paid, and to keep it in excellent condition.