The Duration of Any Financial Instrument

question 6

Multiple Choice

The duration of any financial instrument

• A) cannot exceed the instrument's term to maturity
• B) is a proxy for the instrument's default risk
• C) must exceed the instrument's term to maturity
• D) must be calculated before yield to maturity can be accurately determined

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