FOLIO Ontology

Identification

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Label Speculative Grade
Preferred Label Junk Bond
Identifier N/A
Alternative Labels
High-Risk Bond High-Yield Debt Junk Grade Non-Investment Grade

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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