Asked by
Kayla Villetto
on Dec 08, 2024Verified
Holding other factors constant, which one of the following bonds has the smallest price volatility?
A) 5-year, 0% coupon bond
B) 5-year, 12% coupon bond
C) 5 year, 14% coupon bond
D) 5-year, 10% coupon bond
E) Cannot tell from the information given
Price Volatility
The rate at which the price of a security increases or decreases for a given set of returns, often measured by the standard deviation of historical daily price changes.
Coupon Rate
The interest rate on a bond paid by the issuer, expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value.
- Decode the influences that dictate bond duration and the instability in their pricing.
- Compare and contrast duration and interest-rate risk across different types of bonds.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Decode the influences that dictate bond duration and the instability in their pricing.
- Compare and contrast duration and interest-rate risk across different types of bonds.
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