Difference between revisions of "Wrong Way Risk"

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Given the default of the counterparty, the [[Replacement Cost]] is more substantial than otherwise expected.  
 
Given the default of the counterparty, the [[Replacement Cost]] is more substantial than otherwise expected.  
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== See Also ==
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* [[Default Dependency]]
  
 
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Revision as of 10:24, 25 September 2021

Wrong Way Risk denotes the circumstances (Risk Type), usually in the context of a Derivatives contract where there is a significant positive dependency between the Counterparty’s Default and the mark-to-market value of the contract.

Given the default of the counterparty, the Replacement Cost is more substantial than otherwise expected.

See Also