alleryStart learning →What is the primary objective of a credit default swap?
ARaise fresh equity capital
BFix a currency exchange rate
CTransfer credit exposure to another
DFix a commodity price level
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Transfer credit exposure to another
A CDS passes the credit risk of a debt obligation from the protection buyer to the seller.
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