Mark to Market Accounting

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January 1, 1 7 min read Definitions

Toxic Assets Troubled Assets Financial Crisis Mortgage-Related Loans Investments Insolvencies Mark to Market Accounting

Toxic assets refer to financial assets that have lost most or all of their value and are difficult or impossible to sell due to a lack of functioning market. These assets can significantly harm the balance sheets of institutions that hold them.