Duration Is Defined as the Weighted Average Time to Maturity

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Essay

Duration is defined as the weighted average time to maturity of a financial instrument. Explain how this knowledge can help protect against interest rate risk.

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Definitions:

Lumbar

The Lumbar region refers to the lower portion of the spine between the diaphragm and the sacrum, often associated with the lower back.

Red Bone Marrow

A soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the immune response, including T cells and B cells.

Confidence Limits

Confidence limits are the lower and upper bounds of a confidence interval, suggesting the range within which the true population parameter is expected to lie with a certain level of confidence.