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An investor is evaluating a high-yield bond with a Macaulay duration of 5.2 years, a yield of 8%, and semi-annual coupon payments (k=2).
If market yields increase by 100 bps, what is the approximate percentage price change using modified duration?
- -5.20%
- -5.41%
- -4.81%
- -5.00%
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