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Junk Bonds

Last Updated: November 14, 2006

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Corporate bonds with a low or no investment rating. Also called high-yield bonds. They are high-risk bonds (rated less than BBB) that are offered by issuers with low bond ratings and, therefore, have a greater chance of default.

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