IN A NUTSHELL: Debt – also referred to as fixed-income investments or bonds – can be a good investment, but a retirement fund must do its homework beforehand. One way to determine the risk factor of a bond is by looking at the credit rating. Test your knowledge of credit ratings with this quick quiz.
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Eskom’s credit rating was correct as of 1 November 2024 but can change over time.
Further reading
What is debt investing? And should it play a role in retirement funds?
Sources
BusinessTech: Eskom gets a big boost
Eskom: S&P Global Ratings upgrades Eskom’s credit ratings and revises outlook
FitchRatings: Fitch Affirms South Africa’s Eskom at ‘B’; Outlook Stable
