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    • Avatar of Stuj79Stuj79
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        Does it show any working or explanation to go with the answer?

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          I  would agree with that, but the answer is -3.89. Not sure why…

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            This is calculated using the Taylor series approximation using duration and convexity.

            % change in Price = – Duration x change in yield + 1/2 x convexity x change in yield squared

            so….

            % change = – 5.3 x 0.0075 + 0.5 x 0.325 x 0.0075^2 = -0.03974 %

            So the price will reduce by 3.974% from 104.03 to 99.90

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