LOS i: Compute the price value of a basis point (PVBP), and explain its relationship to duration.
The price value of a basis point (PVBP) of a bond is $0.75. If the yield on the bond goes up by 1 bps, the price of the bond will:
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increase or decrease by $0.75. | |
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Inverse relationships exist between price and yields on bonds. The larger the PVBP, the more volatile the bond’s price.
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