What is a High-Yield Bond?
A high-yield bond is a debt security issued by a corporation with a lower-than-investment grade rating. Get answers to similar questions about high-yield bonds from our primer below.
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21 May 2020—
High-yield bond market kicks into overdrive, though investors demand concessions
21 May 2020—Tidal wave of investment-grade bond issuance, prompted by Fed, rolls on
14 May 2020—Earnings at US leveraged loan issuers plunge, while overall leverage spikes
13 May 2020—Retail sector defaults soar to record high in US leveraged loan market
12 May 2020—Amid grim employment picture, demand for restructuring expertise sharpens
11 May 2020—Facing revenue drought, middle-market companies, PE owners talk covenant relief
8 May 2020—Update: Coronavirus-related US revolving credit drawdowns surge to $275B
7 May 2020—European leveraged loan market eyes reopening from COVID-19 shutdown
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Our High-Yield Bond Primer details the high-yield loan market mechanics and historical trends
What is a high-yield bond? Our free, digital High-Yield Bond Primer is the definitive guide to high-yield bond markets and the industry. It covers high-yield bond purposes, investment grades, junk bonds, issuers, investors, structure, covenants, bond math, registration, derivatives, and everything in between.
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