Credit Default Swaps Flashcards
(In regards to CDS) Short position of underlying
Deteriorating credit quality - Buyer of CDS
(In regards to CDS) Long position of underlying
Improving Credit quality - Short CDS
Seller of CDS
Improving credit quality - Long underlying
Buyer of CDS
Worsening credit quality - Short underlying
CDS Buyer
Short Position of underlying credit quality
CDS Seller
Long Position
What does the credit protection buyer do in CDS?
Premium leg of the CDS
Makes a series of payments (premiums) in exchange.
What does the Credit protection seller do in CDS
Protection leg of CDS
Makes payment in the event of credit event
Singel name CDS
A CDS on a specific borrower (Reference entity)
Name the 3 different types of CDS
- Single name
- Index
- Tranche
What is Physical Settlement of a CDS?
Holder of the bond sells to CDS seller at par
What is Cash Settlement of a CDS?
Seller pays holder for losses
Swap seller -> Swap buyer
Par - Market value
Payout amount = Payout ratio x Notional amount
CDS leg: Protection Leg
Seller pays buyer
Protection seller pays protection buyer if credit event occurs
CDS leg: Premium Leg
Buyer pays seller
Protection buyer makes periodic payment to seller of protection
What is the formula for upfront payment
PV Protection leg - PV of Premium leg