Which One of the Following Is a Correct Ranking of Securities

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a correct ranking of securities based on their volatility over the period of 1926-2007? Rank from highest to lowest.

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

---

Definitions:

New Venture Creation

The process of designing, launching, and running a new business or startup.

Market Niche

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service, characterized by specific customer needs and preferences that the business aims to fulfill.

First-Mover Advantage

Comes from being first to exploit a niche or enter a market.

Oligopolistic Industry

An industry structure marked by a small number of firms that dominate the market, often resulting in strategic interactions among these firms.