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A Treasury bond with 7 years to maturity is currently quoted at 117:7. The bond has a coupon rate of 9.7 percent. What is the yield value of a 32nd for this bond? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 3 decimal places.)
Value of a 32nd? _______________
Yield value of a 32nd = 1/(32*dollar value of an 01)
This measure shows how much yield rate change if one tick(1/32) change in bond price.
Dollar value of an 01 = modified duration * 0.0001
This measure shows how much bond price change if one basis point change in yield rate.
Please refer to below spreadsheet for calculation and answer. Cell reference also provided.
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