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Basic Question 3 of 9

What is the main reason that rating agencies may try be motivated to keep their ratings stable over time?

A. They are paid by issuers.
B. They try to keep the bond market less volatile.
C. In the long term credit ratings don't change that much.

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Learning Outcome Statements

explain credit scores and credit ratings;

calculate the expected return on a bond given transition in its credit rating;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 29.