Which Portfolio Had the Highest Average Annual Return in Real

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which portfolio had the highest average annual return in real terms between 1900 and
2006?

• A) Portfolio of U.S. Common stocks
• B) Portfolio of U.S. government bonds
• C) Portfolio of Treasury bills
• D) None of the given answers

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