Great man Quote by D.M. Frederikson
““We see money accumulating at the centers, with difficulty of finding safe investment for it; interest rates dropping down lower than ever before; money available in great plenty for things that are obviously safe, but not available at all for things that are in fact safe, and which under normal conditions would be entirely safe (and there are a great many such), but which are now viewed with suspicion by lenders.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Commentary, unknown venue, 20th century
The abundance of capital seeks safe outlets, yet paradoxically, truly safe investments are now viewed with suspicion, creating a mismatch between liquidity and trust.
In simple terms: Lots of money, few safe places to put it.
Key Takeaway
Seek diversified, vetted opportunities.
Themes
economics
investment
risk
liquidity
trust
Mood
cautious
analytical
concerned
Type
financial
analytical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- banking
- private equity
- real estate
- venture capital
- policy making
Key Concepts
capital allocation
risk perception
financial markets
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate safety in volatile markets?
- What safeguards can restore confidence?
A Different Perspective
Even safe assets can become risky under market panic.
