Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Practice Exam · Question
An investor owns a bond with a Macaulay Duration of 7.5 years. If market interest rates increase by 50 basis points (0.50%), what is the approximate percentage change in the bond's price?
The approximate percentage change in bond price is calculated as -Duration x (Change in Yield). So, -7.5 x 0.0050 = -0.0375 or -3.75%.
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Question: An investor owns a bond with a Macaulay Duration of 7.5 years. If market interest rates increase by 50 basis points (0.50%), what is the approximate percentage change in the bond's price?
Answer options: ✅ -3.75%
- +3.75%
- -7.50%
- +7.50%
Correct answer: -3.75%
Explanation: The approximate percentage change in bond price is calculated as -Duration x (Change in Yield). So, -7.5 x 0.0050 = -0.0375 or -3.75%.
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