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Basic Question 6 of 24

The equation [PV-- PV+]/[2xΔCurvePV0] is used to calculate the ______.

A. Macaulay duration
B. Modified duration
C. Effective duration

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janglejuic also could be PV+ - PV- / 2x curve x pv0
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Learning Outcome Statements

explain why effective duration and effective convexity are the most appropriate measures of interest rate risk for bonds with embedded options

calculate the percentage price change of a bond for a specified change in benchmark yield, given the bond's effective duration and convexity

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 13.