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Basic Question 5 of 14

A 8%, 30-year bond is being valued at a 4% flat yield curve with 20% interest rate volatility. The bond is putable in 10 years. Which key rate duration is the highest for this bond?

A. 2-year
B. 10-year
C. 30-year

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davidt87 if it were instead a 4% coupon bond would the answer be B?
CFAJ yes because it would likely be put as soon as possible and so you should treat it like a bond with a maturity of ten years
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Learning Outcome Statements

calculate and interpret effective duration of a callable or putable bond;

compare effective durations of callable, putable, and straight bonds;

describe the use of one-sided durations and key rate durations to evaluate the interest rate sensitivity of bonds with embedded options;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 28.