Which One of the Following Is a Correct Ranking of Securities

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a correct ranking of securities based on their volatility over the period of 1926 to 2009? Rank from highest to lowest.

• A)Small company stocks, long-term corporate bonds, large company stocks
• B)Large company stocks, U.S.Treasury bills, long-term government bonds
• C)Small company stocks, long-term government bonds, long-term corporate bonds
• D)Long-term corporate bonds, large company stocks, U.S.Treasury bills
• E)Small company stocks, large company stocks, long-term government bonds

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