On average, during the period $19262021$:

Multiple Choice Options:

A$.$ small$-$company stocks underperformed large$-$company stocks.

B$.$ intermediate$-$term government bonds produced higher returns than long$-$term government bonds.

C$.$ large$-$company stocks had a higher risk premium than long$-$term corporate bonds.

D$.$ U$.$S$.$ Treasury bills had a negative risk premium.

E$.$ large$-$company stocks had a higher risk premium than small$-$company stocks.