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Old 05-11-2012, 10:34 AM  
JP-pornshooter
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Originally Posted by L-Pink View Post
Anyone know what this actually means?

"JPMorgan reported that since the end of March, its Chief Investment Office has had significant mark-to-market losses in its synthetic credit portfolio - these typically include derivatives intended to mimic the performance of securities"

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mark to market = fair value
synthetic credit portfolio = credit swab contracts
in other words big losses on dealing with contracts hedging against commercial loans.

i think this is how we got in trouble the first time.
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