Bond Duration Explained: Why Yields Move Bond Prices
Bond duration measures how much a bond’s price moves when yields change. Here’s the math, a worked example, and why long Treasuries got crushed in 2026.
Bond duration measures how much a bond’s price moves when yields change. Here’s the math, a worked example, and why long Treasuries got crushed in 2026.
What is bond duration? A plain-English guide with the rule of thumb, the formula, and a worked example using current Treasury yields.
Why do bond prices fall when yields rise? Learn how bond pricing, yield to maturity, duration, and convexity work — with real examples and current Treasury data.