Review:
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (cmos)
overall review score: 3.5
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs) are a type of mortgage-backed security that allows investors to receive payments from the underlying pool of mortgages.
Key Features
- Tranched structure
- Sequential pay structure
- Interest rate risks
- Credit risks
Pros
- Diversification of portfolio
- Potential for higher returns
Cons
- Complexity in understanding different tranches and risks involved
- Sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations