Question 1
The mathematical link between a bond's price and interest rate changes is the
◦ Macaulay duration.
◦ modified duration.
◦ yield to market.
◦ yield-to-call.
Question 2
The practical application of bond portfolio immunization to investors is that immunization
◦ allows aggressive traders to eliminate the price effects caused by interest rate changes.
◦ allows investors to derive a specified rate of return from bond investments for a given investment horizon.
◦ eliminates the possibility of losing money due to a company defaulting on its bond payments.
◦ allows investors to passively manage their bond portfolio once it is initially immunized.