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Definition of “illiquid”

illiquid (ɪˈlɪkwɪd Pronunciation for illiquid

Definitions

adjective

  1. (of an asset) not easily convertible into cash
  2. (of an enterprise, organization, etc) deficient in liquid assets

Example Sentences Including 'illiquid'

He added that while the relationship offers tremendous stability for Cangene, "fund managers view us as an illiquid investment.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Hoffman said the performance of that fund was hampered by investments in smaller, illiquid segments of the market that his fund would avoid.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)
The fact is that UA has virtually no institutional shareholders and is chronically illiquid , which tends to exaggerate price movements.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)
The new control mechanism will see to it that more business is conducted in liquid scrips and less in illiquid securities.
Business Today (2001)
They also have to be compensated for holding an illiquid asset.
Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance
They also noted that the offer provided shareholders with the opportunity to realise their investment in an illiquid stock for cash.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2005)

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