quick liquidity

[kwɪk lɪˈkwɪdəti]
noun
liquidez rápida
1. The ability to quickly convert assets into cash without significant loss of value; the measure of how easily and quickly an asset or investment can be sold for cash at or near its fair market value.
The company maintains quick liquidity to handle unexpected expenses and operational needs.
A empresa mantém liquidez rápida para lidar com despesas inesperadas e necessidades operacionais.
2. In finance, a measure of financial health indicating the availability of liquid assets relative to current liabilities, often expressed as the quick ratio or acid-test ratio.
Investors analyze quick liquidity to assess whether a company can meet its short-term obligations.
Os investidores analisam a liquidez rápida para avaliar se uma empresa pode cumprir suas obrigações de curto prazo.
Quick liquidity is a critical concept in both Brazilian and American financial markets, particularly emphasized during economic uncertainty. In Brazil, with its history of economic volatility, companies and investors pay close attention to quick liquidity ratios as a measure of financial resilience. The term is essential in discussions with financial advisors, accountants, and during due diligence processes in mergers and acquisitions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
liquid assetsquick assetsacid-test assetsnear-cash assetsimmediate liquidity
Antonyms / Antônimos
illiquidityilliquid assetsfrozen assetslong-term assets

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
liquidez rápida
Standard financial term used in banking and accounting
Rio de Janeiro
liquidez rápida
Commonly used in financial sector and stock exchange (B3) discussions
São Paulo
liquidez rápida
Primary financial center usage; part of standard financial terminology
Portugal
liquidez imediata
Alternative phrasing used in Portuguese financial contexts; may also use 'liquidez rápida'

Related Words

liquidity ratioquick ratiocash flowcurrent assetssolvencyfinancial stability

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep liquidity flowing
tight liquidity
liquidity crunch
access to quick liquidity
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