Wall Street hedges against Big Tech as CDS activity surges to record levels
Wall Street is increasingly using credit default swaps (CDS) to hedge against risks associated with major tech companies. The volume of CDS tied to these firms has surged, particularly as they issued significant amounts of debt for AI-related investments. This shift reflects a growing caution among investors regarding the financial stability of these tech giants amid rising borrowing costs.
- ▪Credit default swap volumes on major US tech firms have increased by 90% since September 2025.
- ▪Approximately $121 billion in new debt was issued by tech giants in 2025 for AI infrastructure and data centers.
- ▪Oracle has seen a tripling of CDS activity, with protection costs reaching multi-year highs.
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