credit default swaps
Credit default swaps (CDS) are financial derivatives that allow investors to transfer the risk of default on a specific debt instrument, such as a bond or loan, to another party. In simple terms, they act as insurance contracts, providing protection to the buyer against the potential loss if the borrower fails to meet their payment obligations.
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