Modified Duration Explained | Estimate Bond Price Changes Fast

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Modified duration helps you answer one important question. How much will a bond’s price change when interest rates move? In this video, we explain how to use modified duration to estimate price changes quickly and accurately. For example, if yields increase by 1% and the modified duration is 3.35, the bond price will fall by about 3.35%. We also explain why this relationship is negative and what it means for interest rate risk. This is a key concept in CFA Level I Fixed Income. If you are preparing for the August 2026 exam, our Live Online Classes help you understand topics like this in a clear and practical way. Get started here: https://analystprep.com/cfa-level-1-live-online/ Save 30% this June using code AP30. #CFA #CFALevel1 #CFAPrep #FixedIncome #Duration #BondPricing #FinanceEducation #August2026CFA #AnalysPrep

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Modified duration helps you answer one important question. How much will a bond’s price change when interest rates move? In this video, we explain how to use modified duration to estimate price changes quickly and accurately. For example, if yields increase by 1% and the modified duration is 3.35, the bond price will fall by about 3.35%. We also explain why this relationship is negative and what it means for interest rate risk. This is a key concept in CFA Level I Fixed Income. If you are preparing for the August 2026 exam, our Live Online Classes help you understand topics like this in a clear and practical way. Get started here: https://analystprep.com/cfa-level-1-live-online/ Save 30% this June using code AP30. #CFA #CFALevel1 #CFAPrep #FixedIncome #Duration #BondPricing #FinanceEducation #August2026CFA #AnalysPrep
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