average effective maturity
Definition 1
A measure of a bond's maturity which takes into consideration the possibility that the issuer may call the bond before its maturity date.
Definition 2
A weighted average of the maturities of the bonds in a portfolio, taking into account all mortgage prepayments, puts, and adjustable coupons.
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Related Terms
average nominal maturity, average weighted maturity
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