Bespoke CDO
Candlefocus EditorBespoke CDOs trace their roots back to the 2007-2009 financial crisis, when CDOs comprised a disproportionately high percentage of the losses suffered by many financial institutions. Due to their association with the financial crisis, bespoke CDOs largely fell out of favor up until 2016, when they began to be referred to as "Bespoke Tranche Opportunities” (BTOs). Generally, Bespoke CDOs are now primarily used by hedge funds and institutional investors who are looking for a more sophisticated and focused investment option, compared to the traditional CDO.
Bespoke CDOs differ from traditional CDOs in a number of ways. Firstly, whereas a traditional CDO might be backed by a pool of debt-based assets such as mortgages, a bespoke CDO might only invest in a certain type of debt, such as high-yield corporate debt. Secondly, a bespoke CDO can be structured around the exact risk parameters desired by the investors investing in the CDO. Additionally, the makeup of a bespoke CDO can be customized so as to generate returns that are optimized to a particular investor's objectives.
In addition, bespoke CDOs also offer institutional investors the additional benefit of liquidity. By packaging various debt-based assets together, bespoke CDOs provide investors with the ability to exit their positions more quickly and easily without the risk of illiquidity.
Ultimately, bespoke CDOs can be the perfect financial solution for investors seeking a particular type of investment solution that meets their particular risk profiles and investment objectives. By using the expertise of a professional financial advisor, investors can ensure that their investment decisions are optimized and that their capital is protected.