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Several years ago a controversy erupted regarding bond-rating agencies when some agencies began to provide unsolicited bond ratings Why do you think this is controversial?
The controversy concerning unsolicited bond ratings is that the rating agencies would rate a company without permission and then demand that the company pay them or else they would rate them poorly. This is totally unethical and some rating agencies have been subpoenaed for doing so. This is an issue because the rating system is supposed to be untainted so that the investor has the most knowledge about the company and bond he or she is about to invest in. Any meddling of the ratings can be favorable or unfavorable to one company or another which gives an unfair advantage or disadvantage. (posted by Douglas Campbell)
What is bond ratings?
A bond issuer's probability of defaulting
Can bond ratings be used as a measure of the bond's risk?
Yes OR true
Where can I check bond ratings?
You can check bond ratings at various financial sites online. Some of the best sites to check are Standard and Poors, Moody's and Barclay's. You can also check bond ratings at sites of major banks.
How are bond ratings measured?
Bond ratings are determined by bond rating agencies. The agency evaluates the company's current financial condition, their financial past, and the current market condition, and then makes a decision based on this.
What mutual funds have the best ratings?
The mutual funds that have the best ratings include High Yield Bond, Short Term Bond, Long Term Bond, Small Growth, Financial, World Bond, Retirement, Large Growth, and Large Value.
What are the ratings and certificates for Anna Bond - 2012?
Anna Bond - 2012 is rated/received certificates of: India:U/A
What are the ratings and certificates for Boricua's Bond - 2000?
Boricua's Bond - 2000 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R
What are bond ratings?
Bond ratings are grades with are given to bonds indicating their credit quality. They are mostly provided by private independend rating services such as Standard & Poor's, Moody's and Fitch.
Bond ratings are usually NOT affected by?
the company fiscal year
How are bond ratings established?
By the securities and Exchange commission (SEC).
What exactly are bond ratings?
Bond ratings are grades with are given to bonds indicating their credit quality. They are mostly provided by private independend rating services such as Standard & Poor's, Moody's and Fitch.
