Ratings Service
A company, such as Moody's or Standard & Poor's, that rates various debt and preferred stock issues for safety of payment of principal, interest, or dividends. Investopedia Says:
Ratings range from AAA or Aaa (the highest) to C or D, which represents a company that has already defaulted. Related Terms:
AAA
Bond Rating
Default Model
Rating
Standard & Poor's - S&P |