In this article I’ll cover three quantities that go by the name of “duration”: Macaulay duration Modified duration Effective duration I’ll explain how each type of duration is calculated, the characteristics of each type of duration, the similarities and differences amongst the types of duration, and how they are used in practice. Types of Duration […]

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