Sector
Refers to a group of securities that are similar with respect to maturity, type, rating, industry, and/or coupon. |
Similar financial terms
Treasury sectorSecurities issued by the U.S. government. Includes Treasury bills, notes and bonds. The U.S. Treasury is the largest issuer of securities in the world. This sector plays a key role in the valuation of securities and the determination of interest rates throughout the world.
Agency sector
Securities issued by federally related institutions and government sponsored enterprises such as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac Foundation.
Corporate sector
Securities issued by U.S. corporations and non-U.S. corporations in the United States. Includes bonds, MTNs, structured notes and commercial paper. The corporate sector is divided into investment grade and non-investment grade sectors by rating agencies such as Moody’s and S&P.
Mortgage sector
Securities backed by mortgage loans. These are loans obtained by borrowers in order to purchase residential property or and entity to purchase commercial property.
Tax-exempt sector
The municipal bond market where state and local governments raise funds. Bonds issued in this sector are exempt from federal income taxes.
Market sectors
The classifications of bonds by issuer characteristics, such as state government, corporate, or utility.
