Results for tag: "Collateralized Debt Obligations"

Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs) are a type of credit and loan instrument that are used to pool together various types of debt, such as mortgages, corporate bonds, and other types of debt. The debt is then divided into different tranches, or slices, with each tranche having a different level of risk and return. The higher the risk, the higher the return. The CDO is then sold to investors, who receive payments from the underlying debt. CDOs are a popular form of investment for institutional investors, such as pension funds and insurance companies, as they provide a way to diversify their portfolios and spread risk. They are also used by banks and other financial institutions to manage their exposure to credit risk. Some of the major players in the CDO market include Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Credit Suisse. Show Less Read more