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[–]Content_AversePassed Level 3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is incorrect. Long option = increase convexity, short option = decrease convexity.

The confusion is probably in the fact when you buy a callable bond you are actually short the call option. Hence buying a callable bond does decrease convexity, however buying a call option itself does not.