Which of the following best describe the functions of financial markets?

• A. determine the prices of traded assets; guarantee positive returns to investors; reduce the search and information costs of exchanging assets
• B. guarantee positive returns to investors; provide a forum for participants to buy and sell financial assets; reduce the search and information costs of exchanging assets
• C. determine the prices of traded assets; provide a forum for participants to buy and sell financial assets; reduce the search and information costs of exchanging assets
• D. determine the prices of traded assets; provide a forum for participants to buy and sell financial assets; guarantee positive returns to investors