Cash-equivalent items

Cash-equivalent items

Examples include Treasury bills and Banker's Acceptances.
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Cash Equivalent

An asset that can easily be changed into cash. Examples of cash equivalents include savings account, bonds (especially near their maturities), and money markets. Cash and cash equivalents represent a company's or individual's liquidity, which can be important for investors and banks. See also: M1, M2.
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