Question 104 Schweser Mock PM otherwise, features, increase, writing, rating

cmacedo

Hi Guys
I don't have access to the schweser errata for the mock exam, I am writing this on my bb.
How can the answer be C?
Which pair of features will be MOST LIKELY to increase a bonds duration compared to an otherwise identical bond?
A. Lower rating and coupn
B. Higher YTM, longer maturity
C. Higher Liquidity, and higher rating

Thanks

ajpheif16

Duration = Interest Rate Sensitivity

Lower Rating / Coupon = Higher Interest Rate (low duration)

Longer Maturity - will increase duration ; Higher YTM - will decrease duration

Higher Liquidity / Rating = Low Interest Rate (Thus more "sensitive" to changes & high duration)

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 09:56AM by smileyface.