illiquid
adjective
not readily convertible into cash; not liquid.
illiquidity
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a word derived from
illiquid.
Example Sentences
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Such investments can provide direct exposure to the data-center boom, but they can also involve significantly greater complexity, illiquidity and risk than publicly traded stocks or ETFs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Nonetheless, investments in alternative assets, including hedge funds, carry risks such as illiquidity and complexity, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
In addition, the HPS fund cautions in filings that its Level 2 valuations “may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
In the 2000s, derivatives created from subprime mortgages were accorded top credit ratings; now, the so-called illiquidity premium on portfolios of loans to small and midsize private companies is considered their secret sauce.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
A spiral of illiquidity, forced selling, markdowns and deleveraging could emerge.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 26, 2026
