Which one of the following bonds is the most sensitive to changes in market interest rates?
a. 5-year, zero coupon
b. 5-year, 5 percent coupon
c. 5-year, 8 percent coupon
d. 10-year, zero coupon
e. 10-year, 5 percent coupon
d. 10-year, zero coupon
The longer the duration the more sensitive to interest rates. A zero coupon bond has a duration equal to its time to maturity.
Which one of the following bonds is the most sensitive to changes in market interest rates?...
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