Definition of mark to the market

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mark to the market -- the daily adjustment of the amount of funds in margin accounts to reflect the market gain or loss on the position as measured by changes in the daily settlement price. This ensures that the account contains the minimum amount of margin funds required by the Federal Reserve Board, the Stock Exchange and/or the brokerage house involved.



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