A graphical tool exists for visualizing and interacting with fixed income security data, potentially including credit ratings assigned by Moody’s Investors Service. This tool allows users to plot various financial metrics and observe trends over time, or across different securities. For instance, one might use this instrument to chart the historical spread between a corporate bond yield and a benchmark government bond yield, factoring in Moody’s credit rating for the corporate bond at different points in time.
The significance of such a resource stems from its ability to facilitate more informed investment decisions and risk assessments. By visually representing complex data relationships, it helps investors identify potential opportunities and vulnerabilities. It provides a historical context for understanding current market conditions and can be used to analyze the performance of fixed income assets against their perceived risk profiles as defined by Moody’s ratings. Access to this type of analytical capability can improve portfolio construction and risk management strategies.
