Which One of the Following Is a Correct Ranking of Securities

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a correct ranking of securities based on their volatility over the period of 1957 to 2005? Rank from highest to lowest.

• A) Large company stocks, Treasury bills, long-term bonds.
• B) Small company stocks, long-term bonds, large company stocks.
• C) Small company stocks, Treasury bills, long-term bonds.
• D) Large company stocks, long-term bonds, Treasury bills.
• E) Long-term bonds, large company stocks, small company stocks.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart, characterized by involuntary contractions that pump blood throughout the body.

Neurons

Specialized cells transmitting nerve impulses; the basic working units of the brain and nervous system.

Neuroglia

Neuroglia, also known as glial cells, are non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support, protection, and nourishment to neurons.

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals transmitted along nerve fibers, used for communication between neurons or between neurons and muscles.