Glossary · Yield and price

Convexity

The curve in price against yield, the correction to duration on large moves.

Definition

The curve in an issue's price against rates. Duration alone understates gains and overstates losses on large rate moves; convexity is the correction. Used in the Rate Sensitivity calculator.

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