Modified duration formula

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Description of the Modified duration formula

Formula for the calculation of a bond's modified duration.

Formula

D_{m o d} = \frac{D}{1 + i}

Symbols

D

Macaulay duration

i

Yield

Additional information related to this formula

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Bond • Duration •

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