The Modified Duration of a Bond Portfolio Worth $1 Million

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Short Answer

The modified duration of a bond portfolio worth $1 million is 5 years. By approximately how much does the value of the portfolio change if all yields increase by 5 basis points? Indicate whether the dollar amount you calculate is an increase or a decrease. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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