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Basic Question 7 of 14

Which bond has the highest effective duration? Assume other things are equal.

A. a putable bond
B. a callable bond
C. a straight bond

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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.