The Change in a Bond Price for a Unit Change

question 26

Multiple Choice

The change in a bond price for a unit change in the prevailing yield is calculated as $198.54. What is the price value of a basis point on this bond?

• A) $0.019854
• B) $0.19854
• C) $1.9854
• D) $19.854

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