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SIE practice questionhardBond ratings

A bond with a 'C' rating is considered:

  1. AInvestment grade
  2. BSpeculative or junk✓ Correct answer
  3. CTax-exempt
  4. DBacked by the U.S. government
Explanation

Why BSpeculative or junk

'C' ratings indicate junk or speculative grade – very high risk. Investment grade is BBB/Baa or higher; tax status and U.S. backing are unrelated to credit rating.

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