All other things equal (YTM = 10%), which of the following has the longest duration? A. a 30-year bond with a 10% coupon B. a 20-year bond with a 9% coupon C. a 20-year bond with a 7% coupon D. a 30-year zero-coupon bond
All other things equal (YTM = 10%), which of the following has the longest duration?
A. a 30-year bond with a 10% coupon
B. a 20-year bond with a 9% coupon
C. a 20-year bond with a 7% coupon
D. a 30-year zero-coupon bond
The correct answer is option D. a 30-year zero-coupon bond has the longest duration.
Options A, B, and C are incorrect because their coupon is higher than that of a zero-coupon bond and the maturity is lower or equal to 30 years
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