Marketability
/ˌmɑːrkɪtəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of an asset or property that makes it readily saleable or transferable in the market at a fair price.
The marketability of the shares was a key consideration in the buyout.
- (n.) In the context of securities, the ease with which a security can be sold without affecting its price significantly.
Marketability affects the liquidity of the investment portfolio.
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- marketability
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Commentary
Marketability is often linked to liquidity and transferability but specifically emphasizes the ease and fairness of sale in the market; clarifying this nuance aids in precise contractual drafting.
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