Rank the following from highest average historical standard deviation to lowest average historical standard deviation from 1926-2008.
I.Small stocks
II.Long term bonds
III.Large stocks
IV.T-bills
A) I, II, III, IV
B) III, IV, II, I
C) I, III, II, IV
D) III, I, II, IV

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Based on historical data from 1926-2008, small stocks have the highest average historical standard deviation, followed by large stocks, long term bonds, and finally T-bills. Therefore, choice C correctly ranks the options from highest to lowest average historical standard deviation.

Rank the Following from Highest Average Historical Standard Deviation to Lowest