Capital Markets (ECM / DCM)
What's the difference between investment-grade and high-yield bonds?
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Investment-grade (IG) bonds are rated BBB-/Baa3 or higher (S&P/Moody's) — lower default risk, lower yields and spreads, lighter covenant packages, and a broad investor base; deals can often price…
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