hard · CFA Level I Fixed Income
A 10-year bond issued by Helion Rail has a modified duration of 7.2 and a convexity of 60.
If market yields increase by 100 basis points, the estimated percentage price change of the bond is closest to:
- -7.20%
- -6.90%
- -7.50%
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