- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 6. Fixed Income
- Learning Module 30. Credit Default Swaps
- Subject 4. Applications of CDS
CFA Practice Question
An alternative to buying bonds for a financial institution to diversify its credit exposure would be to:
B. buy CDS protection.
C. buy the reference entity.
A. sell CDS protection.
B. buy CDS protection.
C. buy the reference entity.
Correct Answer: A
The financial institution could take on credit exposure without incurring the cost of funding.
User Contributed Comments 2
User | Comment |
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schnurr | ‘To diversify its credit exposure”. Wouldn’t buying cds protection diversify its exposure as well? |
Logaritmus | @up: Buying CDS is taking simillar credit risks. |