Home Breadcrumb caret Industry News Breadcrumb caret Industry Breadcrumb caret Investments Breadcrumb caret Market Insights Investors demand junk bonds Companies with junk credit ratings are increasingly issuing bonds for riskier purposes. By Staff | October 29, 2012 | Last updated on October 29, 2012 1 min read Companies with junk credit ratings are increasingly issuing bonds for riskier purposes, potentially hindering their ability to pay back bondholders, says The New York Times. Demand for the bonds has reached record levels this year as investors search for richer yields, which Treasury securities and money market accounts no longer provide. Also read: Avoid overrated investments Don’t reach for yield Help clients buy bonds Spanish bonds close to junk Bond rates to rise? Vik’s picks: Tap Canadian junk bonds Investors should choose Cdn bonds: Moody’s Staff The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo