Which of the following bonds would have the highest default risk?A) municipal bondsB) investment-grade bondsC) U.S. Treasury bondsD) junk bonds

The bond with the highest default risk among the options provided would be D) junk bonds.

Here's why:

A) Municipal bonds are issued by local governments and they usually have a low default risk because they can raise taxes or cut public services to pay their debts.

B) Investment-grade bonds are bonds that have a high credit rating, indicating they are less likely to default.

C) U.S. Treasury bonds are considered the safest bonds because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.

D) Junk bonds, also known as high-yield bonds, are bonds that have a low credit rating, indicating a higher risk of default. These bonds offer higher yields to compensate for their higher risk.