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Substandard Grade (a.k.a. Junk) Bond

Last Updated: February 13, 2007

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Bond rated below the top four grades by a rating service such as Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. They generally provide a higher return than investment grade securities to compensate investors for an increased risk of default.

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