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It is considered that an institution with a better rating (AAA) has a lower default risk than an institution with a worse rating (BBB). | It is considered that an institution with a better rating (AAA) has a lower default risk than an institution with a worse rating (BBB). | ||
+ | Fitch Rating Scale: | ||
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+ | **Investment Grade**: | ||
+ | * **AAA**: the best grade. This grade is given to stable and reliable companies. As of 2018, in US only Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson are rated AAA | ||
+ | * **AA**: these are quality companies that have very strong capacity to meet it's financial obligations but a little more riskier that AA companies. | ||
+ | * **A**: Strong capacity to meet it's obligations. This capacity may be more vulnerable to changes in economic conditions. | ||
+ | * **BBB**: these are medium class companies. There is a low expectation of interrupted payments, but changes in circumstances are more likely to impact it's capacity. | ||
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+ | ** Non-investment grade ** | ||
+ | The probability that the company will repay it's debt is deemed to be speculative. | ||
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+ | * **BB**: company's payment capacity is prone to changes in the economy. | ||
+ | * **B**: the financial situation of the company varies noticeably. | ||
+ | * **CCC**: the current situation of the company is vulnerable. The company depends on favorable conditions to meet it's commitments. | ||
+ | * **CC**: very vulnerable | ||
+ | * **C**: the company or issuer can be in bankrupcy, but it's still paying it's obligations. | ||
+ | * **D**: the company has defaulted, and Fitch believes it will default most of the future obligations. | ||
+ | * **NR**; Not Rated | ||
Fitch ratings for selected countries: | Fitch ratings for selected countries: |