Which of the Following Represents the Correct Ordering of Standard

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the correct ordering of standard deviation of returns over the period 1926 to 2008 (from highest to lowest standard deviation of returns) ?

• A) Treasury bills, Long-term corporate bonds, Common stocks, Small firm common stocks
• B) Small firm common stocks, Common stocks, Long-term corporate bonds, Treasury bills
• C) Treasury bills, Common stocks, Long-term corporate bonds, Small firm common stocks
• D) Treasury bills, Common stocks, Small firm common stocks, Long-term corporate bonds

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