13 articles in this subtopic.
Credit spreads contain default risk, liquidity premium, and risk appetite—understanding which component is moving determines whether spread changes signal oppor…
Covenant-lite loans now represent 90% of new issuance—the erosion that trades 25-50 bps of yield for 10-15 cents lower recovery in default.
Starting credit research from the wrong direction—company-first in a deteriorating sector—led to 40% of 2008 downgrades being 'surprised' analysts.
Companies with 30%+ of debt maturing within 2 years in tight credit markets face 200-400 bps refinancing premiums—the wall that breaks overleveraged issuers.
CDS spreads widened 200+ bps before 65% of major defaults—the derivative market that often prices credit stress 3-6 months ahead of bonds.
Senior secured bonds recover 50-60 cents on the dollar in default; subordinated debt recovers 20-30 cents—the seniority stack that determines whether default me…
Fixed charge coverage below 1.25x triggers covenant breaches in 60% of leveraged loans—the early warning system most retail investors ignore.
Liquidity dynamics in corporate bonds directly impact execution risk and portfolio resilience, demanding structured analysis for institutional credit strategies…
Prepackaged bankruptcies resolve in 45-60 days with 70%+ recoveries; contested Chapter 11 takes 18+ months with 40% recoveries—the process that determines value…
Credit rating downgrades across the investment-grade boundary don't just change a label—they trigger forced selling by index funds and mandate-constrained portf…
Every 1x increase in Debt/EBITDA above 4x correlates with 50-100 bps wider spreads—the math that separates investment grade from junk.
The BBB/BB boundary separates 0.3% annual default rates from 1.5%—a 5x difference that determines whether 'reaching for yield' destroys principal.
ESG risk in credit portfolios doesn't announce itself with a press release. It shows up as a utility filing for bankruptcy after wildfire liabilities exceed $30…
