Duration Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

Duration is

• A)an asset's term to maturity.
• B)the time until the next interest payment for a coupon bond.
• C)the average lifetime of a debt security's stream of payments.
• D)the time between interest payments for a coupon bond.

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Definitions:

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