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    What is 'Liquid Asset'


    Definition: An asset is said to be liquid if it is easy to sell or convert into cash without any loss in its value. By definition, bank notes and checking accounts are the most liquid assets.

    Description: A liquid asset allows any individual or a company to access cash at any time they want. At the time of investing, the investor must keep some of the liquid assets in his portfolio so that he can have an easy hand on his money during an emergency.

    Cash is a highly liquid asset followed by the banking accounts, checkable account, short-term promissory notes, treasury bills and other government bonds.

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