💧 #Liquidity101 – Basics of Liquidity
📌 What is liquidity?
It is the ability of an asset to be converted into cash quickly and without a significant loss in value.
🔹 Types of liquidity:
Market liquidity
= The ease of buying and selling an asset in the market.
Accounting liquidity
= The company's ability to pay its short-term obligations.
🔹 Examples of liquidity (from highest to lowest):
💵 Cash = Highest liquidity
📈 Stocks = High liquidity
💰 Bonds = Medium
🏠 Real estate = Low
🖼️ Antiques and collectibles = Weak liquidity
🔹 Why is liquidity important?
Facilitates investment and financial planning
Protects individuals and companies from crises
Increases stability and efficiency of markets
🔹 How to enhance liquidity?
👤 For individuals:
Keep cash reserves
Invest in easily sellable assets
🏢 For companies:
Monitor cash flows
Maintain financial reserves