interest rate risk Definition

interest rate risk

Definition

The possibility of a reduction in the value of a security, especially a bond, resulting from a rise in interest rates. This risk can be reduced by diversifying the durations of the fixed-income investments that are held at a given time.

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... part of the Bonds subject.

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