Glossary

Mark to the market

To adjust the valuation of open derivatives positions such that they reflect current market prices.

Open futures positions, for example, are marked to the market on a daily basis to ensure that margin requirements are being fulfilled. The margin owed is offset against the surplus margin in the account.

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