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Basic Question 9 of 14

Consider a 10-year, 4% annual coupon, option-free bond. Assume a 4% flat yield curve. If there is an upward change in the 5-year par rate, the value of the bond will:

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain the same

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Learning Outcome Statements

calculate and interpret effective duration of a callable or putable bond;

compare effective durations of callable, putable, and straight bonds;

describe the use of one-sided durations and key rate durations to evaluate the interest rate sensitivity of bonds with embedded options;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 28.