Macaulay and modified duration

This video explores Macaulay and modified duration, essential tools for understanding bond valuation and interest rate risk. It explains how Macaulay duration measures the weighted average time to receive cash flows, while modified duration quantifies price sensitivity to yield changes.

You can download the Excel file to experiment with different inputs and see the bond pricing changes in action.

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