Which One of the Following Is a Correct Ranking of Securities

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a correct ranking of securities based on their volatility over the period of 1926 to 2008? 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)long-term government bonds, long-term corporate bonds, small company stocks
• D)small company stocks, large company stocks, long-term corporate bonds
• E)long-term corporate bonds, large company stocks, U.S.Treasury bills

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Definitions:

Agriculture

The practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock for human use and consumption.

Transportation

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Construction

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Unionization Rate

The percentage of employees in a labor force that are members of a union.