Super Finance Glossary
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Haircut
Haircut
Definition: The margin or difference between the actual market value of a security and the value assessed by the lending side of a transaction).
Definition: The margin or difference between the actual market value of a security and the value assessed by the lending side of a transaction).
Haircut
Definition: In computing the value of assets for purposes of capital, segregation, or margin requirements, a percentage reduction from the stated value (e.g., book value or market value) to account for possible declines in value that may occur before assets can be liquidated.
Definition: In computing the value of assets for purposes of capital, segregation, or margin requirements, a percentage reduction from the stated value (e.g., book value or market value) to account for possible declines in value that may occur before assets can be liquidated.
