Calculate the macaulay duration of the portfolio


Problem:

A bond portfolio consists of two bonds - a $10,000 five-year zero-coupon bond, and a $2000 12% par-value two-year bond with semiannual coupons.

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Question: Calculate the Macaulay duration of the portfolio assuming an annual yield rate of 11% convertible semiannually.

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