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An
evaluation of a corporate or municipal bond's relative safety from
an investment standpoint. It is the issuer's ability to repay principal
and make interest payments.
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Bonds
are rated by various organizations such as S&P and Moody's. Ratings
range from AAA or Aaa (the highest) to C or D, which represents a
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