(e) Do you agree with the following statement, and explain why? "If two bonds have the same duration, then the percentage change in price of the two bonds will be the same for a given change in interest rates." (f) Discuss the problems with the traditional bond pricing approach by using the yield to maturity.

(e) Do you agree with the following statement, and explain why? "If two bonds have the same duration, then the percentage change in price of the two bonds will be the same for a given change in interest rates." (f) Discuss the problems with the traditional bond pricing approach by using the yield to maturity.

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Chapter12: Investing In Stocks And Bonds

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