- The higher the risk associated with a bond, the more likely a corporation might default on paying the investor. Interest rates for riskier bonds tend to be higher so that investors are compensated for taking on that risk. BONUS: A riskier bond usually comes from a corporation that has a lower credit rating.
1. The higher the risk associated with a bond, the likely a corporation might default on paying the investor. Interest rates for riskier bonds tend to be so that investors are willing to take on that risk. BONUS: A riskier bond usually comes from a corporation that has a credit rating
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