# Mark to Market

*Markets & Instruments — Finicade finance glossary*

Revaluing a position at today's market price rather than what you paid, so gains and losses show up daily. It keeps risk honest, but can force selling when prices — and everyone's marks — fall together.

**Also known as:** marking to market

**Related terms:** [Margin](https://finicade.com/glossary/margin), [Daily Settlement](https://finicade.com/glossary/daily-settlement), [Liquidity](https://finicade.com/glossary/liquidity)

**Taught in:** Hull Street — Margin, Settlement & Mechanics

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/mark-to-market