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A bond has a modified duration of 5. Yields rise by 20 basis points. Approximately how does the price change?

  1. A. Falls about 1.0%Correct
  2. B. Rises about 1.0%
  3. C. Falls about 0.2%
  4. D. Falls about 5.0%

Takeaway. Modified duration is the exchange rate between yield and price: the percentage price move is duration times the yield move, in the opposite direction.

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