29: CDS Flashcards
1
Q
CDS is a contract between two parties where:
A
Party 1 buys protection from
Party 2 against losses from the default of a borrower
2
Q
If a credit event occurs, the credit protection buyer:
A
is compensated by the credit protection seller
3
Q
CDS spread is the:
A
premium paid to the protection seller, by protection buyer
4
Q
Long/short
Protection Buyer & Seller
A
Protection Buyer: short credit risk
Protection Seller: long credit risk