Bond Risk and Return Using Duration and Convexity
The percentage price change of a bond, given a specified change in yield, can be more accurately estimated using both the bond’s duration and convexity compared to using duration alone. We will give an example to illustrate this. Consider a…
Convexity and Convexity Adjustment
Duration provides a linear approximation of the change in a bond’s price with respect to changes in yield. On the other hand, convexity measures the non-linear, second-order effect of yield changes on a bond’s price. It captures the curvature of…
Properties of Duration
The sensitivity of a bond’s price to changes in interest rates can be captured using Macaulay duration, modified duration, money duration, and the price value of a basis point (PVBP). Relationships Between Bond Features and Duration Coupon rate (c)) An…
Modified Duration, Money Duration, and Price Value of a Basis Point (PVBP)
Modified Duration Modified duration captures the sensitivity of a bond’s price to fluctuations in its yield-to-maturity (YTM). This relationship provides insight into how bond prices vary with shifts in yield. Specifically, bond prices and yields exhibit an inverse relationship: as…
Trading Blocs
A trading bloc is a group of countries that have mutually agreed to reduce and progressively eliminate barriers to trade and the movement of factors of production among the members of the bloc. Regional barriers to trade, such as tariffs,…
Types of Trade Restrictions
Trade restrictions are government policies that limit the free exchange of goods and services between domestic entities and foreign countries. They include tariffs, import quotas, voluntary export restraints (VER), subsidies, embargoes, domestic content provisions, and capital restrictions. Different trade restrictions…
Costs and Benefits of International Trade
The costs and benefits of trade elicit much interest in most countries. However, most economists agree that the advantages of international trade probably outdo its disadvantages. Below are the main benefits and costs associated with international trade. Benefits of International…
Impact of Geopolitical Risk on Investment
Notably, economic expansion, interest rates, and market volatility are all impacted by geopolitical risk in the capital markets. Geopolitical risk can dictate the suitability of a security or investment strategy for an investor’s objectives, level of risk tolerance, and time…
Tools of Geopolitics
Geopolitical tools refer to methods used by geopolitical actors to pitch their interests before others. These tools ultimately result in geopolitical risk. Tools of geopolitics may be separated into: National Security Tools: Tools for national security are those that are…
Explaining Geopolitical Risk
Geopolitical risk is the risk posed by tensions or acts between parties that impact the regular and peaceful development of international relations. When the geographic and political elements influencing country relations change, geopolitical risk increases. A change in legislation, a…
