Junk Bond

Speculative Grade - Speculative Grade refers to a category of credit rating that indicates a higher risk of default, making the debt securities less suitable for conservative investors. These ratings are assigned by credit rating agencies and generally include ratings below BBB on the Standard & Poor's and Fitch scales, and below Baa3 on the Moody's scale.

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Speculative Grade
Preferred Label
Junk Bond
Alternative Labels
High-Risk Bond, High-Yield Debt, Junk Grade, Non-Investment Grade
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Definition and Examples

Definition
Speculative Grade refers to a category of credit rating that indicates a higher risk of default, making the debt securities less suitable for conservative investors. These ratings are assigned by credit rating agencies and generally include ratings below BBB on the Standard & Poor's and Fitch scales, and below Baa3 on the Moody's scale.
Examples
  • B Rating
  • BB Rating
  • C Rating
  • CC Rating
  • CCC Rating
  • D Rating

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