Problem
Maximum Pension Fund is attempting to balance one of the bond portfolios under its management. The fund has identified three bonds that have five year maturities and trade at a yield to maturity of 9 percent. The bonds differ only in that the coupons are 7 percent, 9 percent, and 11 percent.
a. What is the duration for each bond?
b. What is the relationship between duration and the amount of coupon interest that is paid? Plot the relationship.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.