Subinvestment
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Not at a level where investment is considered wise or profitable. not-comparable
"The biggest impact of the S.& P. announcement was felt by investors who had bought protection from the ACA Financial Guaranty Corporation, whose rating was cut to CCC, a subinvestment grade, from an A rating."
Example
More examples"The biggest impact of the S.& P. announcement was felt by investors who had bought protection from the ACA Financial Guaranty Corporation, whose rating was cut to CCC, a subinvestment grade, from an A rating."
Etymology
From sub- + investment.
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