A Bond Has a Modified Duration of 7

question 91

Multiple Choice

A bond has a modified duration of 7.22 and a yield to maturity of 8.1 percent.If interest rates increase by 75 basis points,the bond's price will decrease by ________ percent.

• A) -0.46
• B) -0.54
• C) -4.60
• D) -5.42
• E) -6.18

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Definitions:

Contractual Interest Rate

The agreed-upon rate of interest that is to be applied to the principal amount in a financial contract.

Discount

A reduction in the price of goods or services, typically offered to encourage purchases.

Face Value

the nominal value or original cost of a security as stated by the issuing authority, not necessarily its market value.

Proceeds

The total amount of money received from a sale or transaction.