Assuming No Change in Interest Rates,the Duration of a Coupon

question 22

Multiple Choice

Assuming no change in interest rates,the duration of a coupon bond

• A) Stays constant.
• B) Declines more slowly than the term to maturity.
• C) Declines more quickly than the term to maturity
• D) Increases at a slower rate than the term to maturity.
• E) Changes in line with the term to maturity.

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