Which of the Following Securities Has the Lowest Interest Rate

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following securities has the lowest interest rate?

• A)junk bonds
• B)U)S. Treasury bonds
• C)investment-grade bonds
• D)corporate Baa bonds

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