Application of duration
· Draw the price-ytm(i) graph for a 5% fixed-coupon bond that has 10 years to maturity (assuming annual coupon payments).
· Calculate the duration for this bond if the interest rate is 3%.
· What is the approximate percentage change in price if the interest rate rises to 5%? (calculate the price change using the duration approach)
· What is the actual percentage change in price if the interest rate rises to 5%?