All of the following statements about duration are true EXCEPT
A) Duration and the coupon rate are directly related .
B) Duration is a measure of the average maturity of a bond relative to its payment stream.
C) Duration is directly related to the bond's yield to maturity.
D) Duration is an indicator of a bond portfolio's risk.
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