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  1. Jun 27, 2024 · A liquid asset is an asset that can easily be converted into cash in a short amount of time. Liquid assets include things like cash, money market instruments, and marketable securities.

  2. Jul 18, 2024 · Liquid assets are assets that are easily and simply converted to cash. Examples of liquid assets include cash, bonds, and CDs.

    • Henry Blodget
    • Cash. Includes physical money (local and foreign currency) as well as the savings account and/or current account balances.
    • Cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are investment securities with a maturity period not exceeding a year. Examples include treasury bills, treasury bonds, certificates of deposit, and money market funds.
    • Marketable securities. Stocks, bonds, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are examples of marketable securities with a high degree of liquidity. They can be sold easily and it usually takes just a few days to receive the cash from their sale.
    • Accounts receivable. Money owed to a business by its customers for goods and services provided makes up accounts receivable. The liquidity of accounts receivable varies.
  3. Jan 22, 2023 · An asset's liquidity is a function of how easily it can be converted into cash. In corporate finance, liquid assets are those that can be used to pay off debts in a hurry. The most common...

    • Claire Boyte-White
  4. Jul 30, 2024 · Liquidity describes your ability to exchange an asset for cash. The easier it is to convert an asset into cash, the more liquid it is. And cash is generally considered the most liquid asset.

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  6. Oct 14, 2024 · Liquid assets differ from non-liquid assets such as vehicles or jewelry, which can take longer to sell. They may also be sold for less than their true value.

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