Medium · Fixed Income & Interest Rate Models · Numerical · ~4 min · #33
Modified Duration of a Zero
A zero-coupon bond matures in 7 years and yields 5% with annual compounding. What is its modified duration (in years)? Answer to two decimal places.
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