Wednesday, 14 August 2013

A bond has a face value of $1000 and coupon payments of $120 annually. This bond matures in three years and is selling in the market for $1160. Market interest rates are 6%. What is this bond's duration? Answer 3 years 5.71 years 1.96 years 2.71 years None of the above

A bond has a face value of $1000 and coupon payments of $120 annually. This bond matures in three years and is selling in the market for $1160. Market interest rates are 6%. What is this bond's duration?
Answer
  3 years
  5.71 years
  1.96 years
  2.71 years
  None of the above
Answer
2.71 years

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