Definition
illiquidities
noun
- The quality or state of being illiquid; lack of liquidity, especially the inability to convert assets quickly into cash without significant loss of value.
Usage: Plural form of illiquidity; Commonly used in finance and economics
Examples
- The company faced serious illiquidities when the market downturn made it difficult to sell its real estate holdings.
- Banks must manage illiquidities by maintaining adequate cash reserves.
- The illiquidities in emerging markets can deter foreign investors.
- During the financial crisis, many institutions struggled with illiquidities and were unable to meet short-term obligations.
- Real estate investments often carry illiquidities because they cannot be quickly converted to cash.