The Histograms of the Returns on Large-Company and Small-Company Stocks

question 60

Multiple Choice

The histograms of the returns on large-company and small-company stocks for the period 1926 to 2015 show that

• A)large-company stocks never lost more than 20 percent in any one year.
• B)1945 was the best-performing year for both large-company and small-company stocks.
• C)small-company stocks most commonly return 30 to 40 percent.
• D)small-company stocks are more volatile than large-company stocks.
• E)large-company stocks are riskier than small-company stocks.

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Definitions:

Lateral Ventricles

Cavities in the brain that produce cerebrospinal fluid, cushioning the brain and spinal cord.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth cranial nerve, responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Blink Reflex

An involuntary blinking of the eyelids elicited by stimuli such as bright light or sudden movements, protecting the eye.

Myelencephalon

The myelencephalon is the most posterior region of the brainstem, comprising the medulla oblongata and responsible for controlling vital autonomic functions such as respiration and heart rate.