junk bonds

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1. Technically known as bonds of “less than investment grade,” they are short-term, high-yield bonds. They were widely used in the 1980s to finance mergers, especially hostile ones.

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Treasuries now yield 4% to almost 5%; investment-grade corporate bonds, 5% to 6%; mortgage securities, 5.5%; junk bonds, 7% or more; preferred stock, 6%; and municipal bonds, 2% to 4%.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

The $1 trillion of loans to private junk-grade companies often carry 10%-plus yields at a time when many public junk bonds yield just 7%.

From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026

Bond funds are clamoring for the deal because it delivers high returns, or yields, typical of junk bonds but with protections associated with investment-grade credit ratings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025

The move could kick off a trend of data centers funded by junk bonds — debt issued by companies too financially shaky to be rated investment-grade by the ratings agencies.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2025

But the debt yielded 6.58% at issue, a level more common in junk bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025