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ARCHIVE | Criteria | Financial Institutions | Fixed-Income Funds: Funds Rating Criteria: Security-Specific Criteria Feb 07
Standard & Poors, Feb 2007
Abstract
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' Principal Stability funds ratings (also known as money market fund ratings) analysis focuses on the credit quality of a fund's investments and counterparties, the market price exposure of its investments, and management's ability and policies to maintain the fund's stable net asset value (NAV) by limiting exposure to loss. We have published criteria on these areas, and it can found at www.standardandpoors.com. In addition to these published criteria articles, the following is a discussion of the Principal Stability fund rating criteria for specific securities and asset classes. Liquidity analysis, or the ability to return an investment for cash, is performed on all issues and issuers regardless of credit quality. Securities with minimal credit risk, such...
Standard and Poors RatingsXpress Credit Research provides in-depth coverage of international corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, sovereigns and structured finance programs. RatingsXpress Credit Research lets users determine the credit rating of holdings and identify key factors underlying an issuer's creditworthiness, distinguishes the different risk exposures for new and existing deals, and provides an understanding of how their analysts interpret key regulatory, political and environmental events and their economic impact.
Research Type: Commentary
Criteria articles describe the thought process and methodology Standard & Poor's analysts use in determining ratings. These commentary pieces discuss both the quantitative (economic and financial) and qualitative (business analysis and caliber of management) aspects of the analysis, as well as legal issues.
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