a. Calculate the modified duration for this portfolio (i.e., Mod Dp). Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to three decimal places. years b. Suppose you learn that the implied sensitivity (i.e., modified duration) of the endowment's liabilities is about 6.70 years. Identify whether the bond portfolio is: (1) immunized against interest rate risk, (2) exposed to net price risk, or (3) exposed to net reinvestment risk. The portfolio's duration is-Select the liability's duration, portfolio is -Select-

a. Calculate the modified duration for this portfolio (i.e., Mod Dp). Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to three decimal places. years b. Suppose you learn that the implied sensitivity (i.e., modified duration) of the endowment's liabilities is about 6.70 years. Identify whether the bond portfolio is: (1) immunized against interest rate risk, (2) exposed to net price risk, or (3) exposed to net reinvestment risk. The portfolio's duration is-Select the liability's duration, portfolio is -Select-

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