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Estimated percentage change in price if interest rates change by: |
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-50 basis points |
+50 basis points |
|
Bond ABC |
+12% |
-9% |
Bond XYZ |
+11% |
-8% |
A. ABC is the higher coupon bond, XYZ is the lower coupon bond
B. ABC is the lower coupon bond, XYZ is the higher coupon bond
C. There is not enough information to tell
If both bonds are of equal maturity then lower coupon bond will have more sensiitivity towards change in interest rate.
As we can see in the table, Bond ABC is more sensitive than Bond XYZ. So Bond ABC is a lower coupon bond and Bond XYZ is a higher coupon bond.
Answer : B. ABC is the lower coupon bond, XYZ is the higher coupon bond
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