How Corporate Bond Ratings Work (and why they often don’t)

If you’re new to corporate bonds, it’s easy to assume bond ratings tell you everything you need to know. They don’t. In this video, Steve from Bondsavvy breaks down how corporate bond ratings are created, why they can be misleading, and what you should really look at before deciding to invest. 👉 SUBSCRIBE ‪@bondsavvy‬ for clear and digestible bond investing tips—no confusion, no jargon. Want to become a more confident bond investor? Visit: https://www.bondsavvy.com This is a must-watch if you want to make smarter bond investment decisions. Timestamps: 0:00 – Why individual corporate bonds are overlooked 1:02 – What corporate bond ratings are 3:25 – How bond ratings are calculated 4:53 – Flaws in the rating system 7:28 – What bond ratings do NOT tell you 9:03 – How corporate bond ratings impact bond pricing 10:03 – Downgrades, upgrades, and market impact Steve Shaw is a top expert in individual corporate bond investing. His unique mix of analysis and bond trading experience gives everyday investors insights they won’t find anywhere else. Facebook:   / bondsavvy   X: https://x.com/bondsavvy Instagram:   / bondsavvysteve   WATCH More: Callable Bonds: Is Call Risk Overblown? Playlist: Corporate Bond Investing Basics - BondSavvy #corporatebonds #BondRatings #bondinvesting #moodys #spglobalsolution #incomeinvestor #Bondsavvy