The Aggregate Asset Mix of the 1,000 Top Defined-Benefit and Defined-Contribution

question 4

Multiple Choice

The aggregate asset mix of the 1,000 top defined-benefit and defined-contribution pension plans as of September 30, 2007, indicate that the asset allocations for corporate and public defined-benefit plans are very similar, with approximately ________ of their assets in U.S. stocks and bonds.

• A) 65%
• B) 60%
• C) 55%
• D) 50%

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