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Re:The stockmarket is now run by computers, algorithms and p... by fauigerzigerk on Monday October 14, 2019 @06:37AM (#21246728)
No, just like with synthetic ETFs, there would be a number of swap counterparties that would have to cover the difference.

If some of them fail (which is very unlikely), the damage would be limited to the difference between the actual portfolio and the S&P 500.

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