HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt SectorThe financial definition for Sector:Used to characterize a group of securities that are similar with respect to maturity, type, rating, industry, and/or coupon. Similar MatchesIntermarket sector spreadIntermarket sector spreadThe spread between the interest rate offered in two sectors of the bond market for issues of the same maturity. Intramarket sector spreadIntramarket sector spreadThe spread between two issues of the same maturity within a market sector. For instance, the difference in interest rates offered for five-year industrial corporate bonds and five-year utility corporate bonds. Market sectorsMarket sectorsThe classifications of bonds by issuer characteristics, such as state government, corporate, or utility. Further SuggestionsSector allocationSector diversification Sector fund Sector rotation Tax exempt sector Click to compare definitions of Sector Click to view definitions beginning se |