Use the Information for the Question(s) Below

question 54

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
-The above information is for a corporate bond issued by the Markel Corporation. What sort of bond is this?

• A) a high-risk bond
• B) an investment grade bond
• C) a speculative bond
• D) a high-yield bond

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