Which of the Following fiNancial Assets Is Considered to Be

question 300

Multiple Choice

Which of the following financial assets is considered to be essentially risk-free?

• A) gold
• B) stock in Fortune 500 companies
• C) real estate
• D) short-term U.S. government bonds

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