Jun 15, 2022 · B3/B- refers to the letter grades ratings agencies assign to companies, issuers, and securities that are considered speculative and carry a greater degree of risk than investment grade bonds.

Aug 18, 2023 · B1/B+ are one of several non-investment grade credit ratings (also known as "junk") that may be assigned to a company, fixed-income security, or floating-rate loan (FRN). These ratings signify...

B. Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk. Caa. Obligations rated Caa are judged to be speculative of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk. Ca. Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and ...

Mar 15, 2024 · B3/B- denotes a credit rating utilized by major agencies such as Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch to classify issued debt instruments at the lower end of the junk bond spectrum. This rating signifies a high level of risk associated with potential default.

In investment, the bond credit rating represents the credit worthiness of corporate or government bonds. The ratings are published by credit rating agencies and used by investment professionals to assess the likelihood the debt will be repaid.

Oct 25, 2024 · Bond ratings indicate a bond's credit quality, helping investors assess default risk. The three major bond ratings agencies are Moody's, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch Ratings. Investment-grade...

Aug 26, 2021 · Organizations with a B credit rating on S&P's scale are considered speculative. A company that falls into this category is often more vulnerable to competition and economic threats than one with a higher rating, such as A or BB+.

Mar 1, 2025 · BBB or triple B rating — indicates medium-grade quality bonds, with adequate protection; Below triple B is considered speculative, high-risk securities and the category is referred to as junk bonds.

Jun 19, 2024 · Investment grade issuer credit ratings are those rated at least BBB- (S&P, Fitch) or Baa3 (Moody's). The exact ratings depend on the credit rating agency.

Mar 20, 2025 · Bond ratings measure the creditworthiness of your bond issuer. Understanding bond ratings can help you limit your risk and maximize your yield.