Which Portfolio Has Had the Lowest Average Annual Nominal Rate

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which portfolio has had the lowest average annual nominal rate of return during the 1900-2017 periods?

• A)Portfolio of small U.S. common stocks
• B)Portfolio of U.S. government bonds
• C)Portfolio of Treasury bills
• D)Portfolio of large U.S. common stocks

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