Recall our discussion about the relationship between risk and return. Which one of the following statements is$$ true?

A$.$

High yield bonds are usually safter than$$ investment$-$grade bonds.

B$.$

In the$$ U$.$S$.,$ gvernment bonds are usually riskier than corporate bonds.

C$.$

Bonds with greater risk tend to have lower yields.

D$.$

The difference between a$$ bond's yield and the$$ risk$-$free rate is often called the risk premium.