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Markit iTraxx SovX Indices
Markit iTraxx SovX Indices are a family of sovereign CDS indices covering countries across the globe. The indices have 5-year and 10-year maturities
and the underlying currency is USD.
Product summary:

The indices in the Markit iTraxx SovX family are the Markit iTraxx SovX Western Europe Index (comprising 15 names from the Eurozone region plus Denmark, Norway, Sweden and United Kingdom that trade on Western European documentation), the Markit iTraxx SovX CEEMEA Index (comprising 15 names in the Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and African countries that trade on Emerging Markets documentation), Markit iTraxx SovX CEEMEA ex-EU (A subset of constituents of the Markit iTraxx SovX CEEMEA Index which do not form part of the European Economic area), the Markit iTraxx SovX Asia Pacific Index (comprising 10 names from the Asia and Oceania regions), the Markit SovX Latin America Index (comprising 8 names from the Latin America region), the Markit iTraxx SovX Global Liquid Investment Grade Index (comprising the most liquid high grade sovereign entities), the Markit iTraxx SovX G7 Index (comprising entities from the G7 universe) and the Markit iTraxx SovX BRIC Index (comprising the most liquid BRIC entities).

Key benefits:
Trading efficiency
Liquidity
Wide dealer and industry support
Market acceptance
Standardization
Transparency
Key functions:
Exposure to government bonds
Hedge credit risk
Enhance liquidity in the single name market
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