Which of the following statements is correct? Assume everything else equal.

Riskier assets always have higher market values.

Riskier assets are more valuable than $($preferred to$)$ less risky assets.

The sooner cash is received, the more valuable it is$.$

Investors generally prefer short$-$term, high$-$risk assets investments.

Investors generally receive higher returns on investments with low risk than investments with high risk.