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subinvestment en · ADJ

Etymology

From sub- + investment.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Not at a level where investment is considered wise or profitable.
    • 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. 2007 December 20, Vikas Bajaj, “Bond Insurer Cut to Junk; Negative Outlook for 4 More”, in New York Times: