Regression modelCopula Models
Copula CDO Model
The copula CDO model (Li 2000) uses Gaussian copulas to price collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) by modeling joint default probabilities across a portfolio of bonds. The model became the industry standard for CDO pricing but was heavily criticized post-2008 for underestimating tail risk and correlation breakdowns during crises.
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Sources
- Li, D. X. (2000). On default correlation: A copula function approach. Journal of Fixed Income, 9(4), 43-54. DOI: 10.3905/jfi.2000.319253 ↗
- Schonbucher, P. J. (2003). Credit Derivatives Pricing Models: Models, Pricing and Implementation. John Wiley & Sons. DOI: 10.1002/0470027251 ↗