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56. Based on the practice of notching by the rating agencies, a subordinated bond from a company with an issuer rating of BBB would likely carry what rating?

  • Option : C
  • Explanation : The subordinated bond would have its rating notched lower than the company’s BBB rating by one notch.
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58. Which of the following is least likely a risk of relying on rating from credit rating agencies?

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : Among the mentioned list the “default risk is difficult to assess” is not the risk of relying on ratings from the credit rating agencies.
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59. Which of the following is least likely to be a limitation of a credit rating agency’s ratings?

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : Options A and C are true statements and represent limitations of credit ratings. Option B does not represent a limitation. Credit ratings can be used to compare bonds across different industries.
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