#Liquidity101 #Liquidity101 – A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Liquidity
Liquidity is a fundamental concept in finance, and understanding it is key whether you're managing a business, trading stocks, or just looking after your personal finances. Here's a simple breakdown:
🔍 What is Liquidity?
Liquidity refers to how quickly and easily an asset can be converted into cash without significantly affecting its price.
High liquidity = Easy to buy/sell quickly (e.g., cash, publicly traded stocks)
Low liquidity = Harder to buy/sell quickly or at full value (e.g., real estate, rare collectibles)
🏦 Types of Liquidity
Market Liquidity: How easily assets can be bought or sold in a market.
Example: The stock market generally has high liquidity.
Accounting (or Balance Sheet) Liquidity: A company’s ability to meet