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Securitized financial instruments market is one of the segments of the financial markets of the euro area. The main instrument of this market are: MBS (Mortagage Backed Securities), ABS ( Asset Backet Securities), CDO (Collateralized Debt Obligations) and ABCP (Asset Backed Commercial Papers). Securitization market instruments developed in the euro zone by 2009, growing turnover and emissions. As a result of the global financial crisis, this market has shrunk considerably. This article presents the main groups of securitized financial instruments in the euro area and to assess the changes that have taken place during the global financial crisis.