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Stock ratingAn evaluation by a rating agency of the expected financial performance or inherent risk of common stocks.Stock rating Similar MatchesNet operating loss carrybacksNet operating loss carrybacksThe application of losses to offset earnings in previous years. RatingRatingThe classification of the quality of bonds by various rating services.A bond is basically an IOU - a promise to pay back your original investment at a later date, plus interest payments at regular intervals between now and then. Like all IOUs, its credit-worthiness depends on the borrower. There are broadly three types of borrowers:Governments of leading nationsThese can be relied on to honour their obligations to bondholders. The UK government has never defaulted, i.e. failed to pay interest or principal, on its bonds. These are known as gilts, from the old days when gilt-edged certificates were issued. Your pension fund has to buy these to guarantee they will be able to pay you an annuity when you retire.CompaniesThese are always regarded as more risky than gilts, because companies sometimes default. But obviously, the stronger they are financially, the less likely this is. Rating agencies like Moodys and Standard & Poors give ratings to bonds, so you can tell how risky the market thinks they are. AAA is the safest category. Anything in the B category or below would be too risky for the average investor.Governments of developing nationsThese have proved to be very unreliable in the past. For example, Russia, Mexico and Brazil are all previous defaulters. Investing in this type of bond is strictly for risk-takers.For information on the credit rating services of Moodys, S&P and Fitch IBCA, see 'bond rating'. Best's RatingsBest's RatingsRatings of financial reliability given by Best's Rating Service to insurance companies with a top rating of A+. This information is of importance to both buyers of insurance and investors in insurance stocks. Net operating lossesNet operating lossesLosses that a firm can take advantage of to reduce taxes. Bond ratingBond ratingA rating based on the possibility of default by a bond issuer. The ratings range from AAA (highly unlikely to default) to D (in default). See: Rating, investment grade. Further SuggestionsAppel Loan (Accelerating Payoff Progressive Equity Loan)Operating cycle operating cash flow operating margin Operating risk Non Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC) Operating leverage Operating Assets Net operating loss carryforwards Experience rating Operating system Operating expenses Short run operating activities Morningstar rating system Hulbert rating Operating in the red Operating profit margin operating costs Whites rating bond rating credit rating Operating lease Split rating Credit Rating Agencies Operating cash flow |
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