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3. ''Debt security.''
3. ''Other borrowings.''


The extra yield on a debt security over the equivalent theoretical 'risk-free' security. 
Similarly, the extra interest payable on a borrowing - over the reference 'risk-free' market interest rate - to reflect a borrower's credit risk.
 
In other words the proportion of the total return that the issuer must pay due to credit risk.




== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Credit]]
* [[Credit risk]]
* [[Credit risk]]
* [[Credit spread risk]]
* [[Credit spread risk]]
* [[G+]]
* [[G+]]
* [[Risk-free rate of return]]
* [[Risk-free rate of return]]
* [[Risk-free rates]]
* [[Security]]
* [[Security]]
* [[Spread]]
* [[Yield]]
* [[Yield]]



Latest revision as of 12:05, 6 July 2022

1. Securities - issuer's credit quality.

The difference in yield between a given security and a comparable benchmark government security.

It gives an indication of the issuer’s credit quality.


2. Securities - value differential.

The difference in value of two securities with comparable maturity and yield but different credit jurisdiction.


3. Other borrowings.

Similarly, the extra interest payable on a borrowing - over the reference 'risk-free' market interest rate - to reflect a borrower's credit risk.


See also