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Noun: junk bond
  1. A (speculative) bond with a credit rating of BB or lower; issued for leveraged buyouts and other takeovers by companies with questionable credit
    "Despite the risks, some investors are drawn to junk bonds for their high potential returns";
    - high-yield bond

Derived forms: junk bonds

Type of: bond, bond certificate

Encyclopedia: Junk bond