Bond Duration

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Business Case Data and Assumptions

·         15 Year Bond

·         Face Value = $10,000

·         6% Coupon Rate

·         Current Interest Rate = 4%

 

Business Case Requirements

25%

Using Excel, build a DURATION spreadsheet, and calculate the DURATION of the bond at 6%.

25%

Then calculate the DURATION of the bond at the current interest rate of 4%.

10%

Define, in your own words, the definition of DURATION.  Why does the duration of the bond change at 4%?

20%

Calculate the approximate percentage change in the price of the bond at 4%.  Please show your work.

10%

Explain the relationship between duration and interest rate risk.

10%

Professional Formatting

 

Submission Requirements

·         All work must be done in Excel.

·         Do not forget your name.

·         Professional Formatting is expected.

·         When in doubt, replicate the logic and formatting of examples in the textbook.

·         Answer all questions.  You may cut and paste a text box from Word.

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