
Concept explainers
A
To calculate:The modified duration of bond.
Introduction:The mentioned bond is option free corporate bond having 7% coupon with maturity period of 10 years. The modified duration for these bonds is equal to the effective duration of bond.
B
To calculate:Change in price of the bond in yield- curve circumstances.
Introduction:The total change in price is the sum of the price change due to time period of the bond and the convexity adjustment of the bond. Here the value of adjustment is 1.66%. This bond is option-free in nature.
C
To select: The value of convexity will be negative when interest rates falls.
Introduction : Negative convexity of a bond represents by a concave curve between yield and price. For callable bonds the price will never be increased when interest rates fall down.

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