In the Context of Financial Securities, Identify a True Statement

question 105

Multiple Choice

In the context of financial securities, identify a true statement about certificates of deposit.

• A) Certificates of deposit with longer maturities typically earn a lower interest rate than certificates of deposit that have shorter terms.
• B) They can be cashed in before they mature without incurring any penalty.
• C) They offer higher returns than most other types of investments.
• D) The rate of interest paid on certificates of deposit is usually lower than the interest rate on corporate bonds and most government securities.

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