c. The investments officer for Sillistine Savings is concerned about interest rate risk lowering the value of the institution's bonds. A check of the bond portfolio reveals an average duration of 4.5 years. How could this bond portfolio be altered in order to minimize interest rate risk within the next year?

c. The investments officer for Sillistine Savings is concerned about interest rate risk lowering the value of the institution's bonds. A check of the bond portfolio reveals an average duration of 4.5 years. How could this bond portfolio be altered in order to minimize interest rate risk within the next year?

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