Basics
What is Liquidity?
How easy it is to buy or sell something quickly
Full Explanation
A liquid stock has lots of buyers and sellers so you can exit fast. An illiquid stock might take days to sell.
Real-World Example
Apple is very liquid. A tiny penny stock might not be.
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