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Senior Bond

A bond that has a higher priority than another bond's claim to the same class of assets in case of a default or bankruptcy. Settlement Date -- The agreed date for the delivery of bonds and payment of funds.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Senior Bond [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

A bond that has a higher priority than another bond's claim to the same class of assets in case of a default or bankruptcy. Settlement Date -- The agreed date for the delivery of bonds and payment of funds. [1]

Source-supported connections

Senior Bond → Mentioned in the official explanation → Bonds [1]
Senior Bond → Mentioned in the official explanation → Bankruptcy [1]
Senior Bond → Mentioned in the official explanation → Default [1]

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What does Senior Bond mean in the cited reference?

A bond that has a higher priority than another bond's claim to the same class of assets in case of a default or bankruptcy. Settlement Date -- The agreed date for the delivery of bonds and payment of funds. [1]

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  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Senior Bond ↗

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