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What is the Barron's confidence index ?

The Barron's confidence index is an index measuring the ratio of the average yield on 10 top grade bonds to the average yield on 10 intermediate grade bonds. The difference between high rated top grade bonds and low rated bond yields, establishes a measure that is believed to be indicative of investor confidence.

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