illiquidity

/ˌɪlɪˈkwɪdəti/
noun
  1. The state of being difficult to convert into cash; lack of liquidity.
    • The illiquidity of the bond market caused problems for investors who needed quick cash.
    • One risk of investing in art is its illiquidity — you may not find a buyer when you need to sell.
    • During the financial crisis, many banks faced severe illiquidity and could not lend money.
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