Which One of the Following Is a Correct Ranking of Securities

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a correct ranking of securities based on their volatility over the period of 1926 to 2011? 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