Which of the Following Is Not True

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true?

• A)Holding other things constant, the duration of a bond increases with time to maturity.
• B)Given time to maturity, the duration of a zero-coupon decreases with yield to maturity.
• C)Given time to maturity and yield to maturity, the duration of a bond is higher when the coupon rate is lower.
• D)Duration is a better measure of price sensitivity to interest-rate changes than is time to maturity.

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Definitions:

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