Correlation
Correlation means the relationship between two or more variables. In the credit market, it refers to default correlation; i.e. the probability of default of one reference entity or instrument in relation to another or others. The calculation of implied correlation in a credit portfolio requires complex mathematical modelling. However, the market-based pricing of standardised index tranches enables the derivation and trading of implied correlation on those tranches. Tranches are portfolios of credit risk demarcated through a given attachment point (the minimum level of losses to which a tranche is exposed) and a detachment point (the maximum level of losses to which it is exposed) on a broader credit portfolio and are known as equity tranches, mezzanine tranches and senior tranches. On the indices, tranches are traded with standardised attachment and detachment points.
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SCI Start the Week - 28 October
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Correlation evolution
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Problem solving
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Market moves update
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Correlation trader resurfaces
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Job Swaps 22 October 2015 -
Cross-asset conviction
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CDS manager tapped
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US housing demand shifts
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Private debt hedge fund launched
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Made to measure
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News Round-up 14 October 2014 -
Tranche market transitioning
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News 18 June 2014 -
Status quo?
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News Analysis 7 February 2014 -
Idiosyncratic risk to boost CDS volume
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News 12 December 2013 -
RFC issued on CSO update
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News Round-up 19 August 2013 -
Confidence boost
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Talking Point 24 July 2013 -
Tranche repositioning recommended
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News 31 May 2013 -
Capital raising mandate signed
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Athilon upgraded
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Transition time
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