BFIX
Build Bond Innovation ETF
| NAV: $24.87 |
| Market Price: $24.88 |
| NAV Change: -$0.01 / -0.02% |
| Market Price Change: -$0.01 / -0.02% |
Fund Objective
The Build Bond Innovation ETF is an actively-managed bond fund that seeks risk mitigation and growth via a mix of fixed income and equity options. The ETF typically has 90% to 95% of its holdings in investment grade bonds, with the remaining assets seeking upside by using a long only options overlay. The fund is designed to be used as a core bond complement. It seeks to outperform the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index over a full market cycle without taking on excess risk.
Growth of $10,000
Data since Fund inception. Fund performance shown at NAV. Index defined in disclosure section below.
How to use BFIX
Core Bond Allocation
- Use to complement or replace a core fixed income or investment grade credit exposure
- BFIX seeks to provide higher total returns for a similar risk profile to the benchmark, without reaching for yield or taking long duration risk
Risk Mitigation
- Use to seek lower downside risk, while retaining attractive upside and downside capture profile
- May increase credit quality and reduce volatility for a high yield bond allocation
Portfolio Diversification
- With its differentiated structure, BFIX may have lower correlations to traditional equity and fixed income exposures, offering diversification benefits to a multi-asset class portfolio
Fund Overviewas of 2025-02-20
| Ticker Symbol: | BFIX |
| Gross Expense Ratio: | 0.50% |
| NAV: | $24.87 |
| NAV Change: | -$0.01 / -0.02% |
| Market Price: | $24.88 |
| Market Price Change: | -$0.01 / -0.02% |
| CUSIP: | 12009B101 |
| Total Assets: | $6,839,252.95 |
| Shares Outstanding: | 275000 |
| Inception Date: | 2022-02-09 |
| Premium Discount: | 0.05% |
| 30 Day Median Bid Ask Spread: | 0.36% |
Monthly Fund Performanceas of 2025-01-31Cumulative
| 1mo | 3mo | 6mo | 1yr | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAV | 0.52% | 3.02% | 7.82% | 13.60% | 10.57% |
| Market Price | 0.50% | 2.96% | 8.25% | 13.89% | 10.61% |
| Bloomberg US Agg Total Return | 0.53% | -0.07% | 0.18% | 2.07% | -3.45% |
Annualized
| 1yr | 3yr | 5yr | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAV | 13.60% | - | - | 3.44% |
| Market Price | 13.89% | - | - | 3.45% |
Quarterly Fund Performanceas of 2024-12-31Cumulative
| 1mo | 3mo | 6mo | 1yr | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAV | -0.51% | 3.69% | 9.11% | 12.74% | 10.00% |
| Market Price | -0.54% | 3.69% | 9.10% | 12.94% | 10.06% |
| Bloomberg US Agg Total Return | -1.64% | -3.06% | 1.98% | 1.25% | -3.96% |
Annualized
| 1yr | 3yr | 5yr | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAV | 12.74% | - | - | 3.35% |
| Market Price | 12.94% | - | - | 3.37% |
NAV, or Net Asset Value: The dollar value of a single share, based on the value of the underlying assets of the fund minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. Calculated at the end of each business day. Market Price: The current price at which shares are bought and sold. Market returns are based upon the last trade price.
Distribution Information
| Distribution Information |
|---|
| Distribution Frequency: Monthly |
| 30 Day SEC Yield: 4.16 |
| Ex-Div Date | Record Date | Payable Date | Amount ($) | Amount (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | 2025-01-30 | 2025-01-31 | $0.08905596 | 0.3582% |
| 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-26 | $0.09969818 | 0.4018% |
| 2024-11-27 | 2024-11-27 | 2024-11-29 | $0.09555489 | 0.3830% |
| 2024-10-30 | 2024-10-30 | 2024-10-31 | $0.08985831 | 0.3668% |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-30 | $0.08497230 | 0.3510% |
| 2024-08-29 | 2024-08-29 | 2024-08-30 | $0.08670609 | 0.3645% |
| 2024-07-30 | 2024-07-30 | 2024-07-31 | $0.09723301 | 0.4161% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.07774843 | 0.3343% |
| 2024-05-30 | 2024-05-30 | 2024-05-31 | $0.08979424 | 0.3909% |
| 2024-04-26 | 2024-04-29 | 2024-04-30 | $0.09273243 | 0.4027% |
| 2024-03-26 | 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-28 | $0.08427077 | 0.3642% |
| 2024-02-27 | 2024-02-28 | 2024-02-29 | $0.12356003 | 0.5398% |
| 2024-01-29 | 2024-01-30 | 2024-01-31 | $0.06270486 | 0.2732% |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | $0.08852267 | 0.3844% |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | $0.22915000 | 0.8264% |
| 2023-11-28 | 2023-11-29 | 2023-11-30 | $0.08038470 | 0.3554% |
| 2023-10-27 | 2023-10-30 | 2023-10-31 | $0.09422583 | 0.4203% |
| 2023-09-27 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | $0.05601680 | 0.2500% |
| 2023-08-29 | 2023-08-30 | 2023-08-31 | $0.09178836 | 0.4036% |
| 2023-07-27 | 2023-07-28 | 2023-07-31 | $0.07472215 | 0.3269% |
| 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | $0.07671441 | 0.3363% |
| 2023-05-26 | 2023-05-30 | 2023-05-31 | $0.08514574 | 0.3753% |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-04-27 | 2023-04-28 | $0.07255994 | 0.3171% |
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-03-30 | 2023-03-31 | $0.08253465 | 0.3612% |
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-02-27 | 2023-02-28 | $0.04561366 | 0.2011% |
| 2023-01-27 | 2023-01-30 | 2023-01-31 | $0.13873677 | 0.6061% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.06990837 | 0.3061% |
| 2022-11-28 | 2022-11-29 | 2022-11-30 | $0.07763280 | 0.3393% |
| 2022-10-27 | 2022-10-28 | 2022-10-31 | $0.05488882 | 0.2405% |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | $0.05430832 | 0.2374% |
| 2022-08-29 | 2022-08-30 | 2022-08-31 | $0.04210309 | 0.1812% |
| 2022-07-27 | 2022-07-28 | 2022-07-29 | $0.01304344 | 0.0557% |
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-30 | $0.01517740 | 0.0650% |
| 2022-05-26 | 2022-05-27 | 2022-05-31 | $0.01359344 | 0.0569% |
| 2022-04-27 | 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-29 | $0.01071158 | 0.0448% |
| 2022-03-29 | 2022-03-30 | 2022-03-31 | $0.00978697 | 0.0400% |
Portfolio Holdings
| Ticker | CUSIP | Name | Market Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91282CMH1 | 91282CMH1 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.125% 01/31/2027 | $698,181.64 | 10.21% |
| 91282CLY5 | 91282CLY5 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25% 11/30/2026 | $269,873.44 | 3.95% |
| 91282CHV6 | 91282CHV6 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 5% 08/31/2025 | $260,805.44 | 3.81% |
| 912828ZT0 | 912828ZT0 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.25% 05/31/2025 | $197,803.92 | 2.89% |
| 031162DM9 | 031162DM9 | Amgen Inc 5.25% 03/02/2025 | $152,045.92 | 2.22% |
| 26875PAM3 | 26875PAM3 | EOG Resources Inc 3.15% 04/01/2025 | $149,775.89 | 2.19% |
| 91282CME8 | 91282CME8 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25% 12/31/2026 | $149,935.55 | 2.19% |
| 29273RBD0 | 29273RBD0 | Energy Transfer LP 4.05% 03/15/2025 | $142,924.70 | 2.09% |
| 125523AV2 | 125523AV2 | Cigna Group/The 3.25% 04/15/2025 | $136,736.06 | 2.00% |
| 718546AV6 | 718546AV6 | Phillips 66 3.85% 04/09/2025 | $132,854.19 | 1.94% |
| 512807AN8 | 512807AN8 | Lam Research Corp 3.8% 03/15/2025 | $131,930.14 | 1.93% |
| 74251VAK8 | 74251VAK8 | Principal Financial Group Inc 3.4% 05/15/2025 | $130,634.00 | 1.91% |
| 91282CMF5 | 91282CMF5 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25% 01/15/2028 | $119,892.19 | 1.75% |
| 20826FAU0 | 20826FAU0 | ConocoPhillips Co 2.4% 03/07/2025 | $118,909.15 | 1.74% |
| 189754AA2 | 189754AA2 | Tapestry Inc 4.25% 04/01/2025 | $104,807.75 | 1.53% |
| 91282CGU9 | 91282CGU9 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.875% 03/31/2025 | $99,953.16 | 1.46% |
| 032095AK7 | 032095AK7 | Amphenol Corp 2.05% 03/01/2025 | $98,912.62 | 1.45% |
| 94106LBA6 | 94106LBA6 | Waste Management Inc 3.125% 03/01/2025 | $98,959.59 | 1.45% |
| 87264ABB0 | 87264ABB0 | T-Mobile USA Inc 3.5% 04/15/2025 | $98,831.36 | 1.44% |
| 053332AR3 | 053332AR3 | AutoZone Inc 3.25% 04/15/2025 | $98,794.64 | 1.44% |
| 615369AS4 | 615369AS4 | Moody's Corp 3.75% 03/24/2025 | $96,900.56 | 1.42% |
| 68389XBT1 | 68389XBT1 | Oracle Corp 2.5% 04/01/2025 | $91,789.68 | 1.34% |
| 571903AW3 | 571903AW3 | Marriott International Inc/MD 3.75% 03/15/2025 | $90,930.52 | 1.33% |
| 741503AW6 | 741503AW6 | Booking Holdings Inc 3.65% 03/15/2025 | $89,937.56 | 1.31% |
| 03076CAK2 | 03076CAK2 | Ameriprise Financial Inc 3% 04/02/2025 | $89,838.90 | 1.31% |
| 494368BQ5 | 494368BQ5 | Kimberly-Clark Corp 2.65% 03/01/2025 | $88,967.32 | 1.30% |
| 30231GBH4 | 30231GBH4 | Exxon Mobil Corp 2.992% 03/19/2025 | $84,922.79 | 1.24% |
| 548661DP9 | 548661DP9 | Lowe's Cos Inc 3.1% 05/03/2027 | $83,218.28 | 1.22% |
| 67077MAD0 | 67077MAD0 | Nutrien Ltd 3% 04/01/2025 | $82,842.39 | 1.21% |
| 189054AY5 | 189054AY5 | Clorox Co/The 4.4% 05/01/2029 | $80,858.34 | 1.18% |
| 63111XAG6 | 63111XAG6 | Nasdaq Inc 5.65% 06/28/2025 | $80,234.99 | 1.17% |
| 745310AH5 | 745310AH5 | Puget Energy Inc 3.65% 05/15/2025 | $79,689.87 | 1.17% |
| 912810SN9 | 912810SN9 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 1.25% 05/15/2050 | $76,996.88 | 1.13% |
| 68389XBC8 | 68389XBC8 | Oracle Corp 2.95% 05/15/2025 | $73,723.33 | 1.08% |
| Cash&Other | Cash&Other | Cash & Other | $71,222.17 | 1.04% |
| 931142FB4 | 931142FB4 | Walmart Inc 3.9% 04/15/2028 | $66,071.43 | 0.97% |
| 00206RJX1 | 00206RJX1 | AT&T Inc 2.3% 06/01/2027 | $65,470.23 | 0.96% |
| 539830BZ1 | 539830BZ1 | Lockheed Martin Corp 4.45% 05/15/2028 | $60,904.11 | 0.89% |
| 00206RDQ2 | 00206RDQ2 | AT&T Inc 4.25% 03/01/2027 | $58,538.24 | 0.86% |
| 06406RAN7 | 06406RAN7 | Bank of New York Mellon Corp/The 1.6% 04/24/2025 | $55,720.81 | 0.81% |
| 377372AM9 | 377372AM9 | GlaxoSmithKline Capital Inc 3.625% 05/15/2025 | $53,898.12 | 0.79% |
| 718172DD8 | 718172DD8 | Philip Morris International Inc 5.5% 09/07/2030 | $51,306.04 | 0.75% |
| 59523UAM9 | 59523UAM9 | Mid-America Apartments LP 4% 11/15/2025 | $50,768.46 | 0.74% |
| 29278NAP8 | 29278NAP8 | Energy Transfer LP 2.9% 05/15/2025 | $50,784.67 | 0.74% |
| 58013MEU4 | 58013MEU4 | McDonald's Corp 3.375% 05/26/2025 | $49,845.65 | 0.73% |
| 89236TMS1 | 89236TMS1 | Toyota Motor Credit Corp 4.35% 10/08/2027 | $49,803.16 | 0.73% |
| 09247XAP6 | 09247XAP6 | Blackrock Inc 3.25% 04/30/2029 | $49,313.25 | 0.72% |
| 674599EB7 | 674599EB7 | Occidental Petroleum Corp 5.875% 09/01/2025 | $49,135.58 | 0.72% |
| 446413AS5 | 446413AS5 | Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc 3.844% 05/01/2025 | $48,882.89 | 0.71% |
| 654106AH6 | 654106AH6 | NIKE Inc 2.4% 03/27/2025 | $46,911.85 | 0.69% |
| 020002BH3 | 020002BH3 | Allstate Corp/The 0.75% 12/15/2025 | $45,549.77 | 0.67% |
| 92277GAM9 | 92277GAM9 | Ventas Realty LP 4% 03/01/2028 | $44,909.90 | 0.66% |
| 427866BD9 | 427866BD9 | Hershey Co/The 2.45% 11/15/2029 | $45,334.92 | 0.66% |
| 824348BR6 | 824348BR6 | Sherwin-Williams Co/The 4.25% 08/08/2025 | $43,907.91 | 0.64% |
| 283695BE3 | 283695BE3 | El Paso Natural Gas Co LLC 7.5% 11/15/2026 | $42,758.99 | 0.63% |
| 278642AV5 | 278642AV5 | eBay Inc 1.9% 03/11/2025 | $42,940.47 | 0.63% |
| 91282CJE2 | 91282CJE2 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 5% 10/31/2025 | $40,182.78 | 0.59% |
| GLD 250620C00265000 | GLD 250620C00265000 | GLD US 06/20/25 C265 | $39,788.00 | 0.58% |
| 496902AQ0 | 496902AQ0 | Kinross Gold Corp 4.5% 07/15/2027 | $39,565.91 | 0.58% |
| 053332BG6 | 053332BG6 | AutoZone Inc 6.25% 11/01/2028 | $38,664.82 | 0.57% |
| 824348BF2 | 824348BF2 | Sherwin-Williams Co/The 3.95% 01/15/2026 | $38,790.00 | 0.57% |
| 244199BH7 | 244199BH7 | Deere & Co 2.75% 04/15/2025 | $37,901.55 | 0.55% |
| 713448EQ7 | 713448EQ7 | PepsiCo Inc 2.25% 03/19/2025 | $33,949.44 | 0.50% |
| 002824BB5 | 002824BB5 | Abbott Laboratories 2.95% 03/15/2025 | $33,965.23 | 0.50% |
| 84265VAH8 | 84265VAH8 | Southern Copper Corp 3.875% 04/23/2025 | $32,939.17 | 0.48% |
| 723787AT4 | 723787AT4 | Pioneer Natural Resources Co 1.125% 01/15/2026 | $32,053.26 | 0.47% |
| 46124HAB2 | 46124HAB2 | Intuit Inc 0.95% 07/15/2025 | $31,553.10 | 0.46% |
| 05348EAX7 | 05348EAX7 | AvalonBay Communities Inc 2.95% 05/11/2026 | $31,349.78 | 0.46% |
| 70450YAG8 | 70450YAG8 | PayPal Holdings Inc 1.65% 06/01/2025 | $31,741.19 | 0.46% |
| SPY 250321C00600000 | SPY 250321C00600000 | SPY US 03/21/25 C600 | $29,808.00 | 0.44% |
| 46625HMN7 | 46625HMN7 | JPMorgan Chase & Co 3.9% 07/15/2025 | $29,941.94 | 0.44% |
| 91282CMN8 | 91282CMN8 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25% 02/15/2028 | $29,980.08 | 0.44% |
| 404119BQ1 | 404119BQ1 | HCA Inc 5.25% 04/15/2025 | $27,016.96 | 0.40% |
| 20826FAG1 | 20826FAG1 | ConocoPhillips Co 3.35% 05/15/2025 | $26,892.04 | 0.39% |
| 90265EAM2 | 90265EAM2 | UDR Inc 3.5% 07/01/2027 | $26,263.78 | 0.38% |
| 571903BD4 | 571903BD4 | Marriott International Inc/MD 5.75% 05/01/2025 | $24,023.48 | 0.35% |
| 512807AS7 | 512807AS7 | Lam Research Corp 3.75% 03/15/2026 | $21,860.15 | 0.32% |
| 882508BV5 | 882508BV5 | Texas Instruments Inc 4.6% 02/15/2028 | $20,073.11 | 0.29% |
| 49456BAP6 | 49456BAP6 | Kinder Morgan Inc 4.3% 03/01/2028 | $19,710.79 | 0.29% |
| 58013MFN9 | 58013MFN9 | McDonald's Corp 3.3% 07/01/2025 | $18,911.14 | 0.28% |
| 052769AE6 | 052769AE6 | Autodesk Inc 3.5% 06/15/2027 | $19,447.87 | 0.28% |
| 053332AT9 | 053332AT9 | AutoZone Inc 3.125% 04/21/2026 | $18,674.48 | 0.27% |
| 133131AW2 | 133131AW2 | Camden Property Trust 4.1% 10/15/2028 | $18,531.50 | 0.27% |
| 26875PAP6 | 26875PAP6 | EOG Resources Inc 4.15% 01/15/2026 | $17,949.19 | 0.26% |
| SLV 250620C00029000 | SLV 250620C00029000 | SLV US 06/20/25 C29 | $17,480.00 | 0.26% |
| 674599DT9 | 674599DT9 | Occidental Petroleum Corp 7.2% 03/15/2029 | $17,014.32 | 0.25% |
| 34964CAA4 | 34964CAA4 | Fortune Brands Innovations Inc 4% 06/15/2025 | $16,952.16 | 0.25% |
| 59523UAN7 | 59523UAN7 | Mid-America Apartments LP 3.6% 06/01/2027 | $16,601.85 | 0.24% |
| 025816CY3 | 025816CY3 | American Express Co 3.95% 08/01/2025 | $15,959.81 | 0.23% |
| 38141GXJ8 | 38141GXJ8 | Goldman Sachs Group Inc/The 3.5% 04/01/2025 | $15,974.61 | 0.23% |
| 00206RHW5 | 00206RHW5 | AT&T Inc 3.8% 02/15/2027 | $14,756.27 | 0.22% |
| 06406RBD8 | 06406RBD8 | Bank of New York Mellon Corp/The 3.85% 04/26/2029 | $14,540.13 | 0.21% |
| 035240AQ3 | 035240AQ3 | Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc 4.75% 01/23/2029 | $13,005.67 | 0.19% |
| FGXXX | 31846V336 | First American Government Obligations Fund 12/01/2031 | $12,003.55 | 0.18% |
| 084659AM3 | 084659AM3 | Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co 3.25% 04/15/2028 | $12,443.41 | 0.18% |
| XLP 250620C00081000 | XLP 250620C00081000 | XLP US 06/20/25 C81 | $11,480.00 | 0.17% |
| 713448FL7 | 713448FL7 | PepsiCo Inc 3.6% 02/18/2028 | $11,721.00 | 0.17% |
| 907818EY0 | 907818EY0 | Union Pacific Corp 3.95% 09/10/2028 | $10,756.55 | 0.16% |
| 858119BL3 | 858119BL3 | Steel Dynamics Inc 2.4% 06/15/2025 | $10,919.41 | 0.16% |
| 30231GAF9 | 30231GAF9 | Exxon Mobil Corp 2.709% 03/06/2025 | $10,993.43 | 0.16% |
| 053332AY8 | 053332AY8 | AutoZone Inc 3.625% 04/15/2025 | $9,984.81 | 0.15% |
| 458140BP4 | 458140BP4 | Intel Corp 3.4% 03/25/2025 | $9,987.83 | 0.15% |
| 58013MFF6 | 58013MFF6 | McDonald's Corp 3.8% 04/01/2028 | $9,758.15 | 0.14% |
| 133131AX0 | 133131AX0 | Camden Property Trust 3.15% 07/01/2029 | $9,340.47 | 0.14% |
| 494368BY8 | 494368BY8 | Kimberly-Clark Corp 3.95% 11/01/2028 | $8,809.16 | 0.13% |
| 548661DH7 | 548661DH7 | Lowe's Cos Inc 3.375% 09/15/2025 | $5,962.18 | 0.09% |
| 822582BT8 | 822582BT8 | Shell International Finance BV 2.875% 05/10/2026 | $5,896.64 | 0.09% |
| TLT 250321C00090000 | TLT 250321C00090000 | TLT US 03/21/25 C90 | $5,400.00 | 0.08% |
| 25278XAX7 | 25278XAX7 | Diamondback Energy Inc 5.2% 04/18/2027 | $4,038.34 | 0.06% |
| 718546AR5 | 718546AR5 | Phillips 66 3.9% 03/15/2028 | $3,894.45 | 0.06% |
| 595620AQ8 | 595620AQ8 | MidAmerican Energy Co 3.1% 05/01/2027 | $1,940.53 | 0.03% |
| SMH 250321P00240000 | SMH 250321P00240000 | SMH US 03/21/25 P240 | $2,160.00 | 0.03% |
| 14913R3A3 | 14913R3A3 | Caterpillar Financial Services Corp 3.6% 08/12/2027 | $980.68 | 0.01% |
Portfolio holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any particular security.
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Individual Brokerage Accounts
Individual investors may be able to purchase shares of BFIX on the popular brokerage platforms listed below. Please log into your brokerage account and search for the ticker symbol BFIX to check availability. If BFIX is not available, please reach out to your brokerage for more information. You may also call us at (833) 852-8453.
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS:
Investment Grade Fixed Income – To be considered an investment grade issue, the company must be rated at ‘BBB’ or higher by Standard and Poor’s or Moody’s. Anything below this ‘BBB’ rating is considered non-investment grade.
30-Day SEC Yield – Yield calculation that reflects the dividends and interest earned during the period after the deduction of the fund’s expenses. It is also referred to as the “standardized yield.”
Call Option – A call is an option contract giving the owner the right, but not the obligation, to buy a specified amount of an underlying security at a specified price within a specified time.
Put Option – Put options give holders of the option the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specified amount of an underlying security at a specified price within a specified time frame.
Weighted Average Maturity – Weighted average maturity is a measure of the overall maturity of the debt securities in a portfolio.
Duration – Duration is a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or other debt instrument to a change in interest rates. Duration can measure how long it takes, in years, for an investor to be repaid the bond’s price by the bond’s total cash flows. Duration can also measure the sensitivity of a bond’s or fixed income portfolio’s price to changes in interest rates. In general, the higher the duration, the more a bond’s price will drop as interest rates rise (and the greater the interest rate risk). For example, if rates were to rise 1%, a bond or bond fund with a five-year average duration would likely lose approximately 5% of its value.
Option-Adjusted Duration – A measure of fixed income duration that accounts for the effect of a call option on the expected life of a bond.
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