<span>(10,287.56 - 10,005.23) / 10,287.56 =
(282.33) / 10,287.56 = 0.0274
0.0274/100 = 2.74%
</span><span>At the beginning of the day, the dow jones index was at $10,287.56. at the end of the day, the dow jones index was at $10,005.23. </span>The rate of change of the dow jones on this particular day is 2.74%
Answer:
-3.91%.
Explanation:
The Duration Adjustment (% change in bond price) is given by:
= (Duration) * (Change in yield in %)
= -(7.81) x (0.5%)
= -3.91%
The Convexity Adjustment is given by:
= 0.5 * Convexity * (Change in yield, as a fraction)^2
= 0.5 * 99.87 * (0.005)^2
= 0.5 * 99.87 * 0.000025
= 0.001248375
= 0.0012%
Thus, the convexity correction is 0.0012%
Thus, the total change in bond price = -3.91% + 0.0012% = -3.91%.
