A Credit Default Swap (CDS) is a financial derivative contract that allows an investor to ‘swap’ or offset their credit risk with that of another investor. Essentially, it’s a form of insurance that provides the buyer with protection against the risk of a default on a debt. If the debt issuer defaults, the seller of the CDS compensates the buyer.
Credit Default Swap (CDS)
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