AAA
Definition
Top rating awarded to qualifying corporate bonds by the bond rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's (AAA) and Moody's (Aaa). These ratings mean: (1) the bonds are of the highest quality (are 'gilt edged'), (2) carry the least degree of investment risk, and (3) are fully expected to pay both interest and principal on time. Other rating agencies use different designations. See also bond ratings.
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AAA is in the Accounting & Auditing, Banking, Commerce & Finance, Disaster Planning & Risk Management, Investing and Securities & Futures Trading subjects.
AAA appears in the definitions of the following terms: bond ratings, Standard & Poor's Ratings and investment grade bond
AAA appears in these other term: AAA Server
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