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Investing in debt: An introduction

How does corporate debt impact a shareholder's equity?

Debt securities can represent some of the broadest investment opportunities in financial markets. But how does corporate debt impact a shareholder's equity? What are some of the different attributes that factor into the credit rating of a firm?

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