The following table shows information about bonds issued by governments and companies in Canada, sorted by increasing maturity. (Source: Globe and Mail, retrieved 12 August, 2010, _{HYPERLINK "http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/P}_{age/document/v5/data/bonds/"}http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/Page/document/v5/data/bonds/). Does this information support the theory that less risky bonds yield lower returns? Explain your answer.

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The Answer of The following table shows information about bonds issued by governments and companies in Canada, sorted by increasing maturity. (Source: Globe and Mail, retrieved 12 August, 2010, _{HYPERLINK "http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/P}_{age/document/v5/data/bonds/"}http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/Page/document/v5/data/bonds/). Does this information support the theory that less risky bonds yield lower returns? Explain your answer.

The Following Table Shows Information About Bonds Issued by Governments