Adjective
illiquid (comparative more illiquid, superlative most illiquid)
(finance) Lacking liquidity; unable to be converted into cash.
Investment in illiquid assets may prove to be a mistake if the market turns down.
And while private equity investments may be relatively illiquid, portfolios can include additional asset classes to generate risk-adjusted returns and high-cash yields. Source: Internet
The new rules set a one-time rate of 15.5 percent on cash and 8 percent on non-cash or illiquid assets. Source: Internet
Investments in international and emerging markets securities include exposure to risks such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets and political instability. Source: Internet
Since these investments are illiquid, and private equity vehicles generally require a large financial commitment, it’s important to take the time to understand the investment partnership, including the fund and the terms of the obligation, noted Karpen. Source: Internet
“The FlexShares Credit Scoring Model addresses the corporate bond liquidity challenge by optimizing a carefully selected subset of all credit issuers of which illiquid, orphaned and small lot names have been removed,” according to FlexShares. Source: Internet
They have also voiced fears that big outflows from ETFs could leave managers stuck with illiquid bonds they cannot offload. Source: Internet