Determining the bond having greater interest rate risk


Problem: You are given two bonds (Bond A & Bond B) which have different payment schedule. Based on the following information, you wish to figure out which bond has a greater interest rate risk. (You need to calculate duration and volatility of bonds)

o Bond A: 2 year discounted bond with face value of $1000.

o Bond B: 2 year coupon bond (annual coupon rate = 5%) with face value of $1,000

o Assume 6% of appropriate discount rate (Annual yield).

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