Which of the Following Financial Instruments Entails the Most Risk

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following financial instruments entails the most risk and potentially the highest returns for investors?

• A) debt with a maturity of less than one year
• B) bonds
• C) common stock
• D) preferred stock

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