Bond Rating Meaning & Definition

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Definition of Bond Rating

Assess the financial soundness of issuers and their ability to make interest and principal payments in a timely manner. Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s are the two largest ratings agencies. Issuers must request and pay for the service to rate their bonds.