illiquidness
[/ɪˈlɪkwɪdnəs/]
noun
iliquidez
1. The quality or state of being illiquid; lack of liquidity; inability to be easily converted to cash without significant loss of value
The illiquidness of real estate assets makes them difficult to sell quickly in an emergency.
A iliquidez dos ativos imobiliários os torna difíceis de vender rapidamente em uma emergência.
2. In finance, the condition of an asset or market where there are few buyers and sellers, making transactions difficult or costly
The illiquidness of the bond market increased during the financial crisis.
A iliquidez do mercado de títulos aumentou durante a crise financeira.
3. The state of lacking sufficient liquid assets to meet financial obligations
The company faced illiquidness despite having significant inventory.
A empresa enfrentava iliquidez apesar de ter um inventário significativo.
In both Brazilian and American financial contexts, 'illiquidity' is the more commonly used form in modern discourse, though 'illiquidness' remains technically correct and appears in formal financial and legal documents. During the 2008 financial crisis, the term became widely discussed in Brazilian business media as companies struggled with illiquidness. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions of real estate, art collections, and small business assets.
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