Basics

Liquidity

Liquidity is how easily an asset can be converted to cash without losing value. Cash is the most liquid; real estate is illiquid. High liquidity means you can access money quickly in an emergency.

Example

Stocks are liquid—you can sell and get cash in days. A house may take months to sell.

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