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Basic Question 0 of 7

The PVBP measure is a special case of duration because ______

I. it measures the percentage price change.
II. it measures the absolute amount of price change.
III. it measures the dollar amount of price change.

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danlan Since PVBP measures absolute amount of price change and duration measures relative amount of price change, I do not think it should be considered as a duration.
solnce It is a so-called dollar duration. Still a duration. :)
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Learning Outcome Statements

define, calculate, and interpret modified duration, money duration, and the price value of a basis point (PVBP)

CFA® 2026 Level I Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 11.