“In 2020, average yield 2%, duration 7%… today, 5.5% yield, duration 5.5%… a 1% move loses 5.5% of money.”

Jim Bianco · The Master Investor Podcast with Wilfred Frost · The Bond Pivot: Jim Bianco On Why It’s Time To Start Buying Bonds

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use modified duration to assess bond price sensitivity at current yield levels

2020 avg yield 2% → duration 7%; today avg yield 5.5% → duration 5.5

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