Which One of the Following Types of Securities Has Tended

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following types of securities has tended to produce the lowest real rate of return for the period 1926 through 2008?

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

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Definitions:

Trade Barriers

Measures implemented by governments or economic entities to restrict or control the exchange of goods and services across borders, which can be in the form of tariffs, quotas, or regulations.

International Trading

The exchange of goods, services, and capital across international borders and territories.

Air Freight

The transportation of goods by aircraft, a fast but usually more expensive mode of shipping compared to road or maritime transport.

Coastal Ports

Harbors or docks located along the coastlines that serve as points for the arrival and departure of ships and goods.