Historically,stocks Have Delivered a ________ Return on Average Compared to Treasury

question 12

Multiple Choice

Historically,stocks have delivered a ________ return on average compared to Treasury bills but have experienced ________ fluctuations in values.

• A)higher,higher
• B)higher,lower
• C)lower,higher
• D)lower,lower
• E)higher,similar

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Definitions:

Securities and Exchange Commission

This is an independent federal government agency responsible for protecting investors, maintaining fair and orderly functioning of securities markets and facilitating capital formation.

Preliminary Registration Statement

A document submitted to regulatory authorities prior to a securities offering that provides details about the offering and the issuer.

Exchange

A marketplace where securities, commodities, derivatives, and other financial instruments are traded.

Rate of Return

The percentage gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressing the compound annual growth rate.