illiquid

Meanings

• adjective

  Not having the ability to be easily bought or sold, especially a financial asset.

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Antonyms

liquid

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Variants

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illiquid , illiquidities , illiquidity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'illiquidus', meaning 'not flowing' or 'not liquid'.

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Trivia

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1. Illiquid assets can include real estate, art, and collectibles.

2. The lack of liquidity can make it difficult for companies to meet their short-term financial obligations.

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Related Concepts

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1. liquidity: The degree to which an asset or security can be quickly bought or sold in the market without affecting the asset's price.

2. securities: Fungible, negotiable, and tradable financial instruments.

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Culture

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In finance, an illiquid asset can create risks for investors due to the potential inability to sell it quickly or at a fair price. Illiquid assets are often contrasted with liquid assets, which can be easily bought and sold.

How to Memorize "illiquid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a financial market where it's difficult to find buyers for certain assets. Visualize the frustration and potential risks for investors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'illiquid' with 'not flowing' or 'not easily bought or sold'. Remember, it's the opposite of 'liquid'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Illiquid Is In Liquidity's Opposite Direction' to help remember the meaning.

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