c. describe positive convexity, negative convexity, and their relation to bond price
and yield;
Convexity is a measure of the curvedness of the price-yield relationship. This curvedness is different for each bond.
The lower the coupon, the greater the convexity.
The longer the maturity, the greater the convexity.
The lower the yield to maturity, the greater the convexity.
In summary, the change in price of a bond comes from two sources: its modified duration and its convexity.
The computation of the price change for a bond that is due to the convexity:
Convexity Effect = 1/2 * Price * Convexity * Δyield²
Callable bonds will exhibit negative convexity at certain price-yield combinations. Negative convexity means that as market yields decrease, duration decreases as well.
See
http://www.investopedia.com/university/advancedbond/advancedbond6.asp
Monday, March 10, 2008
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