Credit Derivatives LAT4092

Synthetic CDO Tranche Valuation

Heriberto Espino Montelongo

May 2026

Summary

Valuation of a 12%–22% synthetic CDO tranche using a Gaussian dependence model for portfolio credit losses.

Context

The notebook applies a portfolio credit-risk model to tranche-level valuation and loss allocation.

Main contributions

  • Models portfolio-credit dependence with a Gaussian framework.
  • Values the 12%–22% synthetic CDO tranche.
  • Presents the calculation in an executable notebook.