Term Bond
Bonds which come due on a single maturity date but which may be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption.
bond-basics
Serial Bonds
Maturities of a Bond Issue which mature in consecutive years or other shorter periods. Generally, Serial Bonds have a different Interest Rate for each maturity. Serial Bonds are not subject to Mandatory Sinking Fund Redemption.
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Upgrade (Ratings)
The increasing of a rating by a rating agency. Higher ratings indicate higher credit quality.