Marketable securities

Definition

Marketable securities are financial instruments that can be quickly converted into cash at a known price. They include stocks, bonds, and Treasury bills held by an organization as part of its investment portfolio.

Related terms

Liquidity: The ease with which an asset can be converted into cash without affecting its market price.

Investment Portfolio: A collection of investments held by an individual or institution, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and other assets.

Treasury Bills (T: Bills) - Short-term government securities with maturity periods of one year or less, considered safe and liquid investments