Which of the Following Happens When the Default Correlation of the Companies

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following happens when the default correlation of the companies underlying a CDO increases?

• A) The value of the senior tranche and the equity tranche to the protection buyer both increase
• B) The value of the senior tranche and the equity tranche to the protection buyer both decrease
• C) The value of the senior tranche to the protection buyer decreases and the value of the equity tranche to the protection buyer increases
• D) The value of the senior tranche to the protection buyer increases and the value of the equity tranche to the protection buyer decreases

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