The phrase "debt issuers" refers to individuals, companies, or governments that borrow money by issuing debt securities, such as bonds or loans. They are the ones who owe money to the lenders or investors who buy these securities. Full definition
Note: The S&P / ISDA U.S. 150 Credit Spread Index tracks the largest debt issuers in the S&P 500 Index. (indexologyblog.com)
In that kind of situation we want to be overweight in bonds because the 15 % annual return is virtually risk free since it's guaranteed by the U.S. federal government, one of the safest debt issuers in the world. (modestmoney.com)
The S&P / ISDA U.S. Energy Select 10 Index tracks the largest debt issuers of energy companies with consistent credit default swap spread data. (indexologyblog.com)