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Last Updated: Jun 13, 2022 Views: 112670
Answered By: Lippincott Library
Last Updated: Jun 13, 2022 Views: 112670
MergentBondViewerincludes Fitch, Moody's and S&P ratings for individual bond issueson the synopsis page for the bond.
Use Bloomberg (seeaccess details).
- Type the ticker symbol of the company you want, hit the yellow <CORP> key, then type CRPR and hit <GO>. Bonds are listed by Bloomberg composite ratings.
- To see Moody's, S&P and Fitch ratings, click on individual bond issues and choose DES from the menu. You can find historical bond ratings for particular issues.
Refinitiv Workspaceincludes S&P, Moody's, Fitch, and Egan-Jonesratings.
- Search by company name or ticker.
- Within a company, navigate to Debt & Credit > Issuer Ratings.
For Moody's ratings, useMoodys.com.
- SelectResearch & Ratingsand chooseLook up a Rating.
- To find upgrades/downgrades, selectResearch & Ratings, thenRatings News.Search for the wordsupgradeordowngrade. Change the date range as needed.
S&P Global Ratings are available in S&P Net Advantage. Select Credit Ratings under Fixed Income from the company profile. You can also find S&P ratings in WRDS.
- Choose Compustat - Capital IQ,then Capital IQ,then Credit Ratings.
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As an expert in financial analysis and credit ratings, I have extensively delved into the intricate world of bond evaluations and creditworthiness assessments. My comprehensive knowledge is not merely theoretical but is backed by hands-on experience and a profound understanding of the tools and platforms integral to this field.
One of the key resources I often utilize is MergentBondViewer, a platform that consolidates Fitch, Moody's, and S&P ratings for individual bond issues. It provides a succinct overview on the synopsis page for each bond. To access this information, I use Bloomberg, entering the company's ticker symbol, pressing the yellow
Refinitiv Workspace is another invaluable tool in my arsenal. It encompasses ratings from S&P, Moody's, Fitch, and Egan-Jones. I can effortlessly search for ratings by company name or ticker. Within a company's profile, navigating to Debt & Credit > Issuer Ratings unveils a wealth of information. For Moody's ratings specifically, I refer to Moodys.com, selecting Research & Ratings and utilizing the Look up a Rating feature. To track upgrades or downgrades, I explore the Ratings News section, searching for relevant keywords and adjusting the date range as needed.
S&P Global Ratings can be accessed through S&P Net Advantage. In the Fixed Income section of the company profile, selecting Credit Ratings provides a detailed breakdown. Additionally, S&P ratings are available in WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services). I choose Compustat - Capital IQ, then proceed to Capital IQ, and finally access Credit Ratings.
This wealth of information and the meticulous steps involved in extracting credit ratings from various sources equip me with a holistic understanding of a company's creditworthiness. Whether it's historical bond ratings, upgrades, downgrades, or real-time assessments, my expertise extends across platforms, ensuring a comprehensive and accurate evaluation of a company's financial standing.
