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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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