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Writer Daniel Cobb

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Definition of AAA:

  1. The top rating awarded to qualifying corporate bonds by the bond rating agencies such as Standard & Poors (AAA) and Moodys (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.

  2. The term "default" refers to a bond issuer failing to make the principal amount and/or interest payment due to an investor. Since AAA-rated bonds are perceived to have the smallest risk of default, these instruments tend to offer investors the lowest yields among bonds with similar maturity dates.

  3. American Automobile Association.

  4. See triple A.

  5. AAA is the highest possible rating that may be assigned to an issuer's bonds by any of the major credit rating agencies. AAA-rated bonds have a high degree of creditworthiness because their issuers are easily able to meet financial commitments and have the lowest risk of default. Rating agencies Standard & Poor's (S&P) and Fitch Ratings use the letters "AAA" to identify bonds with the highest credit quality, while Moody's uses the similar "Aaa", to signify a bond's top tier credit rating.

How to use AAA in a sentence?

  1. The highest possible rating that a bond may achieve is AAA, which is only bestowed upon those bonds that exhibit the highest levels of creditworthiness.
  2. Finding a bond with a good AAA rating is a solid way to invest your money with very minimal risks long term.
  3. If you are looking for a bond to invest in and arent sure which is a wise bet look for one that has a AAA quality rating.
  4. This AAA rating is used by Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor's, while Moody's uses the similar "Aaa" lettering.
  5. Bonds that receive AAA ratings are viewed as the least likely to default. .
  6. Issuers of AAA-rated bonds generally have no trouble finding investors, although the yield offered on these bonds is lower than other tiers.
  7. As countries like the United States continue to inflate debt and treat it like its of no substance, their credibility begins to erode, and after awhile spent in such impeccable standing, they lose their AAA credit rating.

Meaning of AAA & AAA Definition

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What is The Meaning of AAA?

  • AAA is a high ranking agency that can assign responsibilities to the issuer. AAA rated bonds have a higher credit rating because the issuer can easily meet their financial obligations and has the lowest risk of default. Standard & RS (S&P) and F ratings use the letter AAA to identify the highest credit quality bonds, while Moody's uses the same AAA rating to indicate high credit quality.

    • The highest rating a bond can obtain is AAA, which is assigned only to bonds with the highest credit rating.
    • This AAA rating uses F rating and Standard & rs, while Moody's uses the same letter Aaa.
    • AAA-rated securities are considered the least likely to default.
    • Issuers of AAA rated bonds generally have no difficulty in finding investors, although the yield of these bonds is lower than that of other segments.

Meanings of AAA

  1. (In UK) ■■■■■■■ Sports Association

  2. American Automotive Association

  3. Australian Automotive Association

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Definition of AAA:

James Chen, CMT, is an experienced trader, investment advisor and global market strategist. He is the author of John Wiley & Sons' books on trade and technology trade and has been a visiting researcher at CNBC, Bloomberg TV, Forbes and Reuters, among other financial companies.

  • The highest rated bond is AAA, which is issued only to bonds with the highest credit quality.
  • This AAA rating is used by F Ratings and Standard & rs, while Moody's uses the same letter Aaa.
  • AAA-rated securities are considered the least likely to default.
  • Issuers of AAA rated bonds generally have no difficulty in finding investors, although the yield on these bonds is lower than in other classes.

Meanings of AAA

  1. (In UK) ■■■■■■■ Sports Association.