To be truly marketable, a security must have three basic characteristics: a ready market, risk-free, and safety of principal.

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While a ready market and safety of principal can contribute to a security's marketability, there is no such thing as a completely risk-free security. All investments carry some degree of risk, and the level of risk is often directly related to the potential return.

To Be Truly Marketable, a Security Must Have Three Basic