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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the 'Option-Adjusted Duration' and the 'Modified Duration' of a callable bond when it is deep 'in the money' (yields are much lower than the coupon)?

  1. Option-adjusted duration is significantly lower than modified duration.
  2. They are identical as long as the bond is not yet callable.
  3. Modified duration is always zero for callable bonds.
  4. Option-adjusted duration is higher than modified duration.

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