Duration and coupon

• For non-convertible bonds, the duration decreases as their coupon increases. This is because higher coupon bonds deliver more cash flows near the start of the bond’s life.

• With convertible feature, the higher coupon rate may lead to lower propensity to convert. The CB then has longer life, so this leads to higher duration.

These two effects are counteracting.

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