illiquid
adjective
il·liq·uid
(ˌ)i(l)-ˈlik-wəd 
1
: not being cash or readily convertible into cash
illiquid holdings
2
: deficient in liquid assets
an illiquid bank
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Such independent risk assessments would help promote greater confidence in the asset class, especially given its illiquid nature.
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Henry Fernandez, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Private companies face the challenge of determining a fair value for illiquid shares.
—Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Since these fractional interests are illiquid, parents can claim a discount on the taxable value.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
In return for parking a sizeable amount of cash into an illiquid asset, many NFL minority owners get perks such as access to tickets and gameday parking, Super Bowl rings, travel perks and locker room access.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Henry Fernandez, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Private companies face the challenge of determining a fair value for illiquid shares.
—Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Since these fractional interests are illiquid, parents can claim a discount on the taxable value.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
In return for parking a sizeable amount of cash into an illiquid asset, many NFL minority owners get perks such as access to tickets and gameday parking, Super Bowl rings, travel perks and locker room access.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Illiquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illiquid. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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