Level the Playing Field with Benchmark Bond Ratings®
Credit Assessment and Rating Consultation Services for Investors
who directly buy, sell or trade in individual issues of municipal bonds
There are really only four rating choices: triple, double, single A, and triple B. The in between is all window dressing.
Retail municipal bond prices are most heavily influenced by the rating awarded. When asked to rate the same municipal risk, we disagree with the agencies about 50% of the time.
Insurance companies, banks, and mutual funds do not pay much attention to what rating agencies say about risk. They have internal staff to do the analysis for them.
Individuals who make direct investments in municipal bonds should never rely solely on rating agencies
to assess risk accurately.
Don’t overpay for credit quality that isn’t there.
Use Benchmark Bond Ratings
Presale and secondary market
Follow the calendar of New Municipal Issues - recommended no cost or sign-up links: http://www.muninetguide.com/municipal_bond_calendar.php
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