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David Trevino
on Dec 08, 2024Verified
Par-value-bond GE has a modified duration of 11. Which one of the following statements regarding the bond is true?
A) If the market yield increases by 1%, the bond's price will decrease by $55.
B) If the market yield increases by 1%, the bond's price will increase by $55.
C) If the market yield increases by 1%, the bond's price will decrease by $110.
D) If the market yield increases by 1%, the bond's price will increase by $110.
Modified Duration
A measure of the sensitivity of a bond's or bond portfolio's price to changes in interest rates, adjusting for the changing yield to maturity.
Market Yield
The current yield of a bond or other fixed-income security, calculated by dividing the annual interest income by the current market price.
Par-Value
The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuer, which is typically the amount repaid at maturity for bonds.
- Identify the differences between Macaulay duration and modified duration.
- Determine the correlation between yield to maturity and the duration as well as the market value of bonds.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between Macaulay duration and modified duration.
- Determine the correlation between yield to maturity and the duration as well as the market value of bonds.