11. Duration (S3.2) True or false? Explain. a. Longer-maturity bonds necessarily have longer durations. b. The longer...

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11. Duration (S3.2) True or false? Explain.

a. Longer-maturity bonds necessarily have longer durations.

b. The longer a bond’s duration, the lower its volatility.

c. Other things equal, the lower the bond coupon, the higher its volatility.

d. If interest rates rise, bond durations rise also.

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Principles Of Corporate Finance

ISBN: 9781264080946

14th Edition

Authors: Richard Brealey, Stewart Myers, Franklin Allen, Alex Edmans

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