A 9-year, fixed-rate, semiannual-pay bond has a coupon rate of 7%, is currently callable at 102% of par value, and offers a yield to maturity of 4%. The bond has a modified duration of 4.
If the bond’s yield to maturity decreases by 100 basis points, the bond’s price is most likely to:
A increase by 4%.
B decrease by 4%.
C remain relatively unchanged.