Duration for zero-coupon
Quantitative Finance
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1
What is the duration of a zero-coupon bond that expires in 4 years?
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1 solution
The duration is the weighted time that it takes for the bond to repay itself.
Since there are no coupons, hence the bond will only repay itself on maturity, which is in 4 years.