The Concepts of Immunization and Duration Are Limited by the Assumption

question 26

Multiple Choice

The concepts of immunization and duration are limited by the assumption that the bonds will

• A) default at some future date.
• B) not default or be called before maturity.
• C) not be callable bonds
• D) have a realized yield that equals the coupon rate.

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