One of your clients owns 2 different 6% corporate bonds maturing in 15 years. The first bond is callable in 5 years, while the second has 10 years of call protection. If interest rates begin to fall, which bond is likely to show a greater change in price?

One of your clients owns 2 different 6% corporate bonds maturing in 15 years. The first bond is callable in 5 years, while the second has 10 years of call protection. If interest rates begin to fall, which bond is likely to show a greater change in price?



A) Both will decrease by the same amount.

B) Bond with the 10-year call.

C) Bond with the 5-year call.

D) Both will increase by the same amount.



Answer: B) Bond with the 10-year call.


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