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ME1 asked in Business & FinanceInvesting · 8 years ago

Which is the most liquid?

Which of the following is least liquid?

Foreign currency.

U.S. Treasury bonds.

Rare coins.

Savings deposit.

I am thinking a Savings Deposit, but I was also possibly thinking a Treasury Bond. Any ideas would be appreciated.

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  • 8 years ago

    You're right. Saving deposit followed by treasury bonds.

    Rare coins are probably the least liquid; if you had to sell them in a hurry, you could not be assured of getting a fair price.

    But a lot depends on the situation. In the case of a bank crisis, saving deposits could be least liquid.

    But assuming no special conditions, in terms of the ease of converting into cash at fair value, then as above.

  • 8 years ago

    For me Treasury Bonds would be least liquid.

    The others, I could sell in a matter of minutes.

  • 8 years ago

    The most liquid would be a savings deposit. The least liquid would be rare coins.

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