Bond rating agencies typically use similar scales, and it may be helpful to understand how to compare ratings from multiple agencies. This chart compares bond ratings in descending order of creditworthiness (from left to right) as judged by the three best-known credit agencies. Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings use the symbols + and – […]
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What are Bond Ratings?
Bond ratings are an essential tool when considering fixed-income investments. Ratings provide a professional assessment of credit risk, or the risk of default, which can be measured to some degree by analyzing the bond issuer’s financial condition and creditworthiness. Credit rating agencies perform this type of analysis and issue ratings that reflect the agency’s assessment […]
Top Year-End Investment Tips
Three tips on year-end giving You may be able to sidestep capital gains taxes and get a deduction by making a charitable donation of securities that have risen in value but no longer fit your strategy. If you make a charitable donation of an investment that’s worth less than you paid, you can only deduct […]
