单选题

The following table provides information about a portfolio of three bonds.

Bond Maturity Price Par Amount Duration
1 17-year $109.2461 $16 million 8.56
2 20-year $100.4732 $4 million 9.19
3 25-year $84.6427 $8 million 11.48

Based on this information, the duration of the portfolio is closest to:

【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】

The market values of the bonds (Price x Par amount)are $17,479,376, $4,018,928, and $6,771,416, respectively, for a portfolio value of $28,269,720. Therefore, the duration of the portfolio is