Consider a Security with a Duration of 2

question 43

Multiple Choice

Consider a security with a duration of 2.78 years.The current interest rate level is 10% per annum.How does the price of the security change if interest rates decrease by 100 basis points (round to two decimals) ?

• A)The price of the security will decrease by 1%.
• B)The price of the security will increase by 1%.
• C)The price of the security will decrease by 2.50%.
• D)The price of the security will increase by 2.50%.

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Definitions:

Efficiency Loss

The loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is unattainable.

Tax

Compulsory financial obligation or different form of levy placed on a taxpayer by a government entity to finance public spending.

Excise Tax

A tax imposed on specific goods, services, or activities within a country, often levied on items like tobacco, alcohol, and gasoline to discourage their use or generate revenue.

Deadweight Losses

Economic inefficiencies that occur when the equilibrium in a market is not achieved or is distorted, typically resulting in lost welfare or inefficiency.