Subordinated Debt

Definition:

Debt that is situated below Senior Debt in terms of Priority. Such debt tends to carry less-restrictive Covenants but higher Yields. Hence, Subordinated Debt securities are often, but not necessarily, High Yield Bonds (or Junk Bonds).

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