As defined by Standard & Poors rating service, which of the following is the higher credit rating in the speculative category?

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AAAA
BCCC
CBa1
DBB+

✓ Correct answer: D. BB+ Ratings for investment grade are terminated at BBB. Below that are speculative grade ratings. BB+ would be the higher speculative rating from among these answers. Ba1 is a rating by Moody, not S&P.

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