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Basic Question 7 of 9
Assume a company's 10-year credit spread is 450 bps. The duration of a CDS (5% coupon) is 5 years. What is the approximate upfront premium if the notional amount of the CDS is $10 million?
B. the protection seller will pay $0.50 million to the protection buyer.
C. the protection buyer will pay $0.50 million to the protection seller.
A. the protection seller will pay $0.25 million to the protection buyer.
B. the protection seller will pay $0.50 million to the protection buyer.
C. the protection buyer will pay $0.50 million to the protection seller.
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Learning Outcome Statements
explain the principles underlying and factors that influence the market's pricing of CDS;
CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 30.