The Rate of Return on Bonds Is Lower Than on Stocks

question 18

Multiple Choice

The rate of return on bonds is lower than on stocks over time because

• A) bond holders cannot diversify.
• B) bonds have a lower standard deviation in returns.
• C) stocks have less non-diversifiable risks than bonds.
• D) bonds are subject to more random risks than stocks.

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