credit derivative Definition

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credit derivative

Definition

A contract between two parties that allows for the use of a derivative instrument to transfer credit risk from one party to another. The party transferring risk away has to pay a fee to the party that will take the risk.

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credit event, credit insurance, credit option, derivative security

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