Which of the following would most likely be considered the safest investment?

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A certificate of deposit (CD) is generally considered a safe investment because it is issued by a bank and FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor. The other options involve some level of risk and fluctuation in value. A corporate bond is subject to the credit risk of the issuing corporation, ordinary shares and preferred stock may fluctuate with market conditions, and cumulative preferred stock may still have some risk of non-payment of dividends.

Which of the Following Would Most Likely Be Considered the Safest