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Which of the Following Statements Is not True Regarding Bond

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Which of the following statements is not true regarding bond ratings?


A) The ratings assigned are meant to indicate the probability of default for the bond issuer.
B) The bonds assigned one of the top four rating classes are considered investment grade bonds.
C) Once a rating is assigned to an issue it cannot be changed for the first two years after which it is reviewed on a regular basis.
D) Bonds rated BB and below are referred to as high yield or "junk" bonds.
E) The rating agencies modify the ratings with + and - signs or numbers after the letters.

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