Junk bond

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA bond (an instrument of debt) which is considered below "investment grade" due to a significant risk of default by the issuer. The interest rate is higher in order to compensate holders for that risk.

Synonyms

debenture senior note bearer bond government bond baby bond bond issue senior bond superbond bond callable bond flower bond treasury bill

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