Historically the Return on Stocks Has Been Higher Than the Return

question 68

True/False

Historically the return on stocks has been higher than the return on bonds. In part this reflects the higher risk from holding stock.

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A state of feeling disinterested and unengaged with one’s current activity or surroundings.

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An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, often resulting in a desire to avoid or confront the source of fear.

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Pertaining to the part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing down the heart rate and increasing digestive and glandular activity.

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