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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Now subtract those whose wealth is mostly illiquid or who have no interest in the NFL (e.g., Robert Smith).
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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
These investors make long-term, largely illiquid commitments and agree to leave their money with the VC fund for years.
—Eric Satz, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Putting private credit and other illiquid assets into ETFs is expected to be a key focus of the ETF industry in the years ahead.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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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
These investors make long-term, largely illiquid commitments and agree to leave their money with the VC fund for years.
—Eric Satz, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Putting private credit and other illiquid assets into ETFs is expected to be a key focus of the ETF industry in the years ahead.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Illiquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illiquid. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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