John Moody (financial analyst)
John Moody | |
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1903 | |
| Born | May 2, 1868 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 1958 (aged 89) La Jolla, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Financial analyst, businessman, investor |
| Known for | Founder of Moody's |
John Moody (May 2, 1868 – February 16, 1958) was an American financial analyst, businessman and investor. He pioneered the rating of bonds and founded Moody's Investors Service. Moody's ratings are still issued, carrying on the tradition begun by Moody's Manual of Railroads and Corporation Securities and continued by the annual Moody's Analyses of Investments.
He resided in Cranford, New Jersey, from 1893 to 1913.