illiquid
adjective
il·liq·uid
(ˌ)i(l)-ˈlik-wəd 
1
: not being cash or readily convertible into cash
illiquid holdings
2
: deficient in liquid assets
an illiquid bank
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The biggest chunks of Eric Adams’ fortune look to be largely illiquid, potentially complicating his fight against charges of corruption.
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Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The company also explained the ETF’s illiquid products won’t be exclusively tied to Apollo and that its net asset value will be calculated daily.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Now subtract those whose wealth is mostly illiquid or who have no interest in the NFL (e.g., Robert Smith).
—Dan Primack, Axios, 31 Dec. 2024
Like watches and cars, fine wine is relatively illiquid and best suited for long-term holds.
—Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The company also explained the ETF’s illiquid products won’t be exclusively tied to Apollo and that its net asset value will be calculated daily.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Now subtract those whose wealth is mostly illiquid or who have no interest in the NFL (e.g., Robert Smith).
—Dan Primack, Axios, 31 Dec. 2024
Like watches and cars, fine wine is relatively illiquid and best suited for long-term holds.
—Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Illiquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illiquid. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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