What is a Credit Default Swap?

What is a Credit Default Swap?

A credit default swap (CDS) is a financial derivative that provides protection against credit risk. CDS contracts are used to hedge against the risk of defaults on debt instruments, including corporate bonds, government bonds, and mortgage-backed securities. Checkout this video: Introduction A credit default swap (CDS) is a financial derivative that provides insurance against the…

How Thick is a Credit Card?

How Thick is a Credit Card?

The average credit card is about .039 inches thick, or about the thickness of a US nickel. But some cards are thicker than others. Checkout this video: Introduction Credit cards come in all shapes and sizes, but have you ever wondered how thick they actually are? On average, a credit card is 0.030 inches thick,…