Which of the following is not rated by credit rating agencies ?
Correct answer: A. Shares
- A. Shares
- B. Debentures and bonds
- C. Commercial paper
- D. Government securities
Explanation
Credit-rating agencies assess debt and money-market instruments such as bonds, debentures, commercial paper and government securities for credit risk. Ordinary shares are generally not given credit ratings because they represent ownership rather than a repayment obligation.
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