Current Market Value

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Definition: Current Market Value


Current Market Value


What is the dictionary definition of Current Market Value?

Dictionary Definition


  1. The largest amount any buyer is currently willing to pay for a bond. This amount might be at a premium (above face value) or a discount (below face value).
  2. The present worth of a portfolio of securities, at latest market prices.
  3. For a company, the number of shares outstanding multiplied by the current stock price.

Full Definition of Current Market Value


The current market value of a stock is its most recent trade. Since the current market value of a stock can change rapidly during the trading day, it is often convenient to use end-of-day settlement prices to determine current market value, especially of a portfolio of stocks. The current market value of an individual stock or a portfolio, when compared over time, is a convenient way to evaluate the overall performance of a stock or a portfolio. Current market value is one means to gauge how well a portfolio is meeting its goals. The value of a company can also be expressed in terms of its current market value. The current market value of a company is the total number of shares outstanding multiplied by the current price of its shares.


Examples of Current Market Value in a sentence


You need to always follow the current market value and be able to make your trade when the time is right.

The man sold off his bond portfolio for current market value when he realized that stocks were in a bull market again.

Based on speculation regarding future interest rates, the current market value for the bonds was actually above par, much to their surprise.


Related Phrases


Merton model
Long Market Value
cost of equity capital
mark-up
net plant and equipment
deep discounted rights issue
certificate of reasonable value (CRV)
conversion premium
stopped order
special offering


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Current Market Value are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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