Negotiable
Candlefocus EditorNegotiable instruments are documents such as checks and promissory notes, which provide evidence of money owing. Checks are written orders from one party (an account holder) to another party (a bank) to pay a specific amount out of the account holder’s funds. Certificates of deposit (CDs) are negotiable instruments that are issued by a bank and offered as an investment. They are time-deposit accounts that hold specific amounts of money for fixed periods of time, usually from three months to five years. They usually have higher interest rates than regular savings accounts.
Negotiable securities come in different forms, such as stocks, bonds, and other types of investments. These securities are typically issued by companies, governments, or other institutions and represent a set stream of income, an ownership share, or other forms of risks and returns. Stocks are the most common type of negotiable security and signify ownership in a company. Most stocks can be bought and sold on an exchange, and the prices of stocks can fluctuate depending on the companies’ financial performance and market sentiment.
Negotiable currency is also a form of negotiable security. Currency is either physical cash or electronic money. Currency is a liquid asset, meaning it can be quickly converted into goods and services. The most common forms of physical cash in circulation are United States dollars, British Pound Sterling, and Japanese Yen.
Negotiable instruments are also commonly misused for fraud and other criminal activities, such as money laundering. In addition to deception, fraudsters use these instruments to access large amounts of money without government or bank detection.
Negotiable instruments are instrumental in keeping capital markets functioning, and they are important to investors and other market players. Negotiable securities enable participants to buy and sell assets quickly, access liquidity, and manage risk. Non-negotiable assets, on the other hand, can be illiquid and difficult to access.
Negotiable instruments provide individuals and organisations with another means of carrying out transactions. They can provide necessary liquidity to investors and help facilitate various types of business deals. In addition, they offer guidance and protections to parties involved in the transaction. As important as they are, they must always be used safely and ethically.