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Liquidity of an Asset
Liquidity describes the ease and speed with which an asset can be converted into cash without significantly affecting its market price. An asset is considered liquid if it can be sold quickly. Conversely, an asset is illiquid if it is difficult to sell, a process that could take a substantial amount of time.
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