Rating
A judgment by a rating agency as to the credit quality of a bond.
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Non-Investment Grade Bonds
High-risk debt Securities with low Ratings, if any.
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Negative Pledge
A covenant that is the opposite of a pledge – a promise not to pledge property, generally money or other intangibles, to any party other than the issuer, a letter of credit provider or other intended beneficiary of the negative pledge.