Quality Spread Differential - QSD
Definition of 'Quality Spread Differential - QSD'In an interest rate swap, the difference between the interest rates of debt obligations offered by two parties of different creditworthiness that engage in the swap. A swap transaction is considered beneficial to both parties only when the QSD is positive. |
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Investopedia explains 'Quality Spread Differential - QSD'For example, suppose ABC Corp can borrow debt at a fixed rate of 10.75% or at a floating rate of LIBOR. And let's say that XYZ Corp. can borrow debt at a fixed rate of 10% or at a floating rate of LIBOR -0.25%. The fixed rate differential would be 0.75% and the floating rate differential would be 0.25%. The QSD would be 0.5%.Since the QSD is positive, both companies would benefit from entering into a swap transaction. |
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