D. none of the above. QUESTION 11 Which of the following investments would theoretically always carry the highest risk premium? a. U. S. treasury bill b. common stock c. corporate bond d. any one of the above QUESTION 12 The use of stock dividends by industries in the growth stage is for what purpose? a. To dilute the ownership of current holders of equity b. To maintain cash to pay off creditorsc. To signal to investors that the company is profitable d. Because cash dividends would signal to investors that the company has reached the crossover point QUESTION 13