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Question 4 (2 parts) You are concerned about potential volatility in market interest rates in the coming years that could drive YTM up or down suddenly. Since you are managing a bond portfolio, you want to be able to say how much your bond values will change in the face of a changing YTM. In particular, you are looking at a $1,000 face value bond by Pik-U-Up, Inc. The bond has 4 years until maturity, has a coupon of 4% (4.875%) paid semiannually, and an initial 6.75% YTM A. What is the current price of the bond? OA . Oc. OD. OE. S856.03 880.27 900.11 908.05 935.22 B. What is the modified duration of the bond? OA OB. Oc. OD O E. 3.35 years 3.55 years 3.61 years 3.79 years 4.08 years

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