#Liquidity101

What is Liquidity?

Liquidity is the ease with which an asset can be bought or sold without causing a significant change in its price. It is a measure of how active and efficient a market is. A liquid market allows trades to happen quickly, with minimal delay or price fluctuation.

For instance, in a liquid market like the stock exchange, there are many buyers and sellers at any given time. If you want to sell shares of a popular company, you can find a buyer almost instantly, and the price you receive will be close to the market rate. The high number of participants ensures that prices remain stable, and trades are executed smoothly.

In contrast, an illiquid market lacks enough buyers or sellers. Imagine trying to sell a rare collectable item. You might have to wait a long time to find a buyer, and when you do, they might offer a much lower price than you expect. This happens because there aren’t enough participants to support stable