1. The base of the investment pyramid consists of: a. U.S. Treasury securities, insured savings, checking accounts, certificates of deposit, and U.S. savings bonds. b. Money market accounts,...

1. The base of the investment pyramid consists of:

a. U.S. Treasury securities, insured savings, checking accounts, certificates of deposit, and U.S. savings bonds.

b. Money market accounts, fixed-income mutual funds, high-grade corporate bonds, and municipal bonds.

c. Blue-chip stocks.

d. Junk bonds, real estate, and aggressive growth funds.