Navigating the Credit Rating Landscape

This chapter explores the critical role of credit ratings in borrowing costs and financial stability, particularly through the lens of S&P Global. It discusses the oligopolistic structure of credit rating agencies and their influence on market trends, highlighting S&P's data offerings and financial health. The conversation also addresses the shifting dynamics in lending, including the rise of private credit and the importance of credit ratings in maintaining trust in corporate borrowing.

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In today’s episode, Shawn O’Malley (@Shawn_OMalley_) is joined by stock investor and founder of The All-in-One Investing Platform, Daniel Mahncke, to break down the company behind the S&P 500 index: S&P Global.

You’ll learn about the five different business units at S&P Global, how the company has built up such deep moats in its credit ratings and indices businesses, how the company’s merger with IHS Markit has affected its future outlook, why the company faced allegations of enabling the Great Financial Crisis, its current valuation and intrinsic value estimate, plus so much more!

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN

00:00 - Intro

06:30 - How S&P Global was formed and which business units are most important today

07:09 - Why S&P Global is such an important company behind the scenes in financial markets

12:43 - What credit ratings are and why they matter to companies

17:03 - How S&P Global provides data to participants throughout financial markets

35:27 - What was S&P Global’s role in the Great Financial Crisis

38:05 - Why the company is so attractive to investors

39:09 - What risks undermine S&P Global’s future returns

41:51 - Whether Shawn and Daniel think the stock offers good value today

And much, much more!

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