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问题如下:
A and B are two perpetual bonds; that is, their maturities are infinite. A has a coupon of 4% and B has a coupon of 8%. Assuming that both are trading at the same yield, what can be said about the duration of these bonds?
选项: The
duration of A is greater than the duration of B.
The duration of A is less than the duration of B.
C.A and B both have the same duration.
D.None of the above.
解释:
ANSWER: C
Going back to the duration equation for the consol , , we see that it does not depend on the coupon but only on the yield. Hence, the durations must be the same. The price of bond A, however, must be half that of bond B.
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