Caa3

Definition

A rating within speculative grade Moody's Long-term Corporate Obligation Rating. Obligations rated Caa3 are judged to be of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk. Rating one notch higher is Caa2. Rating one notch lower is Ca

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Overwriting
A speculative option strategy that involves selling call or put options on stocks that are believed to be overpriced or underpriced; the options are expected not to be exercised.

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