Duration (modified) - A measure of the relative volatility of a bond; i.e. the price change of a bond for a given change in the interest rate. Duration is measured in units of time. It includes the effects of time until maturity, cash flows and the yield to maturity.
Duration (modified) : a measure of the relative volatility of a bond; i.e. the price change of a bond for a given change in the interest rate. duration is measured in units of time. it includes the effects of time until maturity, cash flows and the yield to maturity.