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Duration

Interest-rate sensitivity of a bond; approx. % price change for 1% rate move

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Duration

Interest-rate sensitivity of a bond; approx. % price change for 1% rate move

Definition

Duration measures a bond's price sensitivity to interest rate changes. Modified duration approximates the percentage price change for a 1% change in yields. Longer duration = greater price volatility. Macaulay duration is the weighted average time to receive cash flows.

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