What does illiquidity mean?
The state or quality of being unable to be easily bought or sold, often due to a lack of market liquidity. A situation in which assets or securities cannot be quickly converted into cash without significant loss of value.
Example
"The company's illiquidity made it difficult for investors to sell their shares without taking a substantial loss."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.