Computing modified duration (for the CFA Level 1 exam)

Computing modified duration (for the CFA Level 1 exam) explores the steps needed to calculate modified duration for a coupon-payng bond with a given YTM (yield to maturity). This video explores topics covered in Lesson 2, Learning Module 11 of the Fixed Income section of the 2026 CFA Level 1 Curriculum. LOS: define, calculate, and interpret modified duration, money duration, and the price value of a basis point (PVBP) For a comprehensive directory of all videos featured on this channel, please visit the channel companion website: www.letmeexplain.eu Let me Explain is a CFA Institute Prep Provider. Only CFA Institute Prep Providers are permitted to make use of CFA Institute copyrighted materials which are the building blocks of the exam. We are also required to create / use updated materials every year and this is validated by CFA Institute. Our products and services substantially cover the relevant curriculum and exam and this is validated by CFA Institute. In our advertising, any statement about the numbers of questions in our products and services relates to unique, original, proprietary questions. CFA Institute Prep Providers are forbidden from including CFA Institute official mock exam questions or any questions other than the end of reading questions within their products and services. CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, review or warrant the accuracy or quality of the product and services offered by Let me Explain. CFA Institute®, CFA® and “Chartered Financial Analyst®” are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.