Which One of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Market

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true concerning market performance over the period 1957-2005?

• A) Over the short-term, small-company stocks are less volatile than large-company stocks.
• B) Canadian Treasury bills tend to pay a higher rate of return than do long-term bonds.
• C) Canadian Treasury bills have paid returns in excess of 10% in some years.
• D) Over the long-term, large-company stocks outperform small-company stocks.
• E) Canadian Treasury bills always have a positive real rate of return.

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