Treasury Securities

question 17

Multiple Choice

Treasury securities

• A) are first bought and sold in secondary markets.
• B) are first sold through auctions to large financial firms.
• C) are only available to domestic buyers.
• D) can never default.
• E) are riskier than most other investment options.

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