For Illiquid we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Accounting, Finance, Frauds and Scams and Investing.

Illiquid (Accounting)

is when cash flows generated by the firm are insufficient to meet the debt service. When speaking of money or an economy: being very liquid means it is driven by primarily by cashchecking/saving accountstreasury billsstocks and bondsetc; while being very illiquid means it is driven primarily by human capital.

Illiquid (Finance)

In the context of finance. absence of cash flow needed to fulfill financial debts and meet obligations. In the context of investments, describes a lightly traded investment such as a stock or bond that is not easily converted into cash.

Illiquid (Frauds and Scams)

Said of investments such as a stock, bond or commodity that cannot be readily converted into cash. A security becomes illiquid when a lack of trading activity in the security makes it hard to sell without taking a large loss. Other assets such as real estate can also be considered to be illiquid because there is not a ready market and they may take time to sell.

Illiquid (Investing)

Said of investments such as a stock, bond or commodity that cannot be readily converted into cash. A security becomes illiquid when a lack of trading activity in the security makes it hard to sell without taking a large loss. Other assets such as real estate can also be considered to be illiquid because there is not a ready market and they may take time to sell.

See Also: Cash Equivalent; Commodities; Liquidity

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