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Derivatives & Risk
Fixed Income · Duration
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Duration Price Sensitivity

A bond has modified duration 5. Interest rates increase by 20 basis points. Using the duration approximation, approximately what percentage change should occur in the bond price?

Quant interview-style problem · QS-T009

Think first. Use hints deliberately. Study the reasoning only when you need it.