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CFDs are complex financial instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. CFDs are complex financial instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Credit rating definition

A credit rating estimates the ability of a borrower to meet their financial commitments based on previous performance.

It’s a measure of creditworthiness and can be assigned to anyone who borrows money, including individuals, businesses, local authorities and sovereign governments.

Ratings for institutions and governments are usually done by credit rating agencies.

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