Encyclopedia of Investment Terminology

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High Yield Bond

A high yield bond is a bond rated at a low investment grade. To compensate the fact that a High Yield Bond is riskier than other bonds, and it may default, it will pay a higher return. High Yield Bonds are also known as Junk Bonds.


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