What Is a Credit Default Swap

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is a credit default swap?

• A)a swap agreement where two parties swap credit payments
• B)an agreement to swap interest payments when one party defaults
• C)a type of insurance against bond defaults
• D)a swap between credit rating agencies

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