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Basic Question 12 of 24

In general, an embedded option, whether it's a call option or put option, ______ the effective duration of a bond.

A. reduces
B. increases
C. It depends if it's a call or put option.

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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® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 13.