Which one of the following had the lowest standard deviation of returns for the period of 1926-2011?

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U.S. Treasury bills have historically had the lowest standard deviation of returns from 1926 to 2011 when compared to other asset classes such as large-company stocks, long-term corporate bonds, and long-term government bonds. This is because they are considered to be the safest investment since they are backed by the U.S. government and have a very low risk of default. Inflation and its standard deviation of returns are not relevant to this question as it is not an asset class but a measure of the increase in the general price level of goods and services over time.

Which One of the Following Had the Lowest Standard Deviation