Important Financial Investment Terms
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Definition of 'Bond Rating'
There are several bond rating services, including Standard & Poor's and Moody's, that analyze the risk of owning the bonds of particular issuers and provide ratings for those issuers. Their ratings range from AAA (high quality) to D (in default). Bonds rated BB or below are not considered investment grade.