Meaning of the word "marketable security" in English

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marketable security

US /ˈmɑːrkɪtəbl ˌsɪkjʊrəti/
UK /ˈmɑːrkɪtəbl ˌsɪkjʊrəti/
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Noun

1.

a security that can be quickly converted into cash, such as a stock or bond, because it is widely traded on a public exchange

Example:
The company holds a portfolio of highly liquid marketable securities.
Investing in marketable securities provides flexibility for short-term cash needs.
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