Principal Market

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The term “Principal Market” refers to the market with the greatest volume and level of activity for a particular asset or liability, where the entity can sell or transfer the asset or settle the liability. It is used to determine fair value measurements in financial reporting. The principal market is prioritized over other markets when establishing fair value.

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