A fuller guide to this term is on the way. In the meantime, the related terms below explain the ideas around it.
Related MoneyPedia terms
- LiquidityHow quickly and easily you can turn an investment into cash without moving its price much.
- Liquid AssetsThings you own that can be converted to cash fast, like a checking account balance or money-market fund.
- AssetsThings you own that hold value, such as cash, investments, property, or a business, that add to your net worth.
- Real Estate InvestingBuying property to earn rental income, benefit from rising value, or both, as a way to build wealth.
- AppreciationAn increase in an asset's value over time, such as a home or stock becoming worth more than you paid.
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