The difficulty many investors experienced in selling mortgage based securities during the financial crisis of 2009 is an example of

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Liquidity risk refers to the difficulty of selling an asset without causing a significant movement in the price and without incurring a loss. During the financial crisis, many investors found it hard to sell mortgage-based securities, exemplifying liquidity risk.

The Difficulty Many Investors Experienced in Selling Mortgage Based Securities