We examine the efficiency of hedging a credit derivative portfolio with a contrary position in a credit index in the … volatility are high. Increases in VIX, in the 10-year swap rate or in liquidity risk tend to decrease hedging efficiency … that the calculation of the capital charge for CVA risk, as required by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, is …

, the implied adjustments in capital charges could be reduced by hedging a credit derivative portfolio with a contrary …The calculation of the capital charge for CVA risk, as required by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, is … CDSs and CDS indices, and we also evaluate the level of basis risk still remaining under the hedge. We address several …

This study examines the potential risk reducing benefits of credit default swaps (CDS) against risk in U.S. stock … effective hedge against risk in all stock sectors. CDS also provide a safe haven in times of extreme stock market volatility and …