Which of the following portfolios has the least risk? Select one: a. A portfolio of Treasury...
Which of the following portfolios has the least risk?
Select one:
a. A portfolio of Treasury bills
b. A portfolio of U.S. common stocks of large firms
c. A portfolio of long-term U.S. government bonds
d. A portfolio of U.S. common stocks of small firms
Homework Answers
The following portfolios has the least risk:-
a. A portfolio of Treasury bills
This is because treasury bills are guaranteed by the U.S government and are basically risk-free.
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