Manage volatility Because issuers of bonds generally make interest payments and repay principal, investment - grade bonds can be less volatile than stocks. (fidelity.com)
But a bigger question looms: Will the much - publicized settlement change the rules of engagement between raters and corporate issuers of bonds, as well as the investors who buy them? (gfmag.com)
You have found a likely looking issuer of these bonds, done your (hopefully extensive) due diligence, decided that the issuer is highly likely to be able to pay all scheduled interest and principal payments and are determined to buy some bonds. (learnbonds.com)