#Liquidity101
๐ง Liquidity 101
Understanding the Lifeblood of Financial Market.
๐น What is Liquidity?
Liquidity refers to how easily an asset can be bought or sold without affecting its price
๐น Types of Liquidity:
1)High Liquidity: Easily traded (e.g., cash, stocks
of large companies)
2)Low Liquidity: Harder to trade (e.g., real estate, collectibles)
๐น Why Liquidity Matters:
โ Quick access to cash
โ Lower transaction costs
โ Stable prices
โ Efficient markets.
๐น Liquidity in Action:
Stock Market: More buyers & sellers = higher liquidity
Crypto: Highly volatile due to lower liquidity
Real Estate: Takes time to sell = low liquidity.
๐น Liquidity Ratios (For Businesses):
Current Ratio = Current Assets รท Current Liabilities
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets โ Inventory) รท Current Liabilities.
๐น Tips to Improve Liquidity:
1.Maintain a cash reserve
2.Reduce unnecessary inventory
3.Speed up receivables
4.Negotiate better payment terms.
๐ Takeaway:
> Liquidity = Flexibility + Stability + Security
In investing and business, strong liquidity keeps everything flowing smoothly.