Definition
The possibility that a borrower fails to pay as promised.
Why it’s relevant today
Uneven economic conditions create wider differences among issuers.
Why it matters
Higher yields may compensate for a real chance of loss.
The possibility that a borrower fails to pay as promised.
Uneven economic conditions create wider differences among issuers.
Higher yields may compensate for a real chance of loss.
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