Which of the following investments would provide the largest amount of income and most predictable source of income?
A)commodities
B)savings accounts
C)derivatives
D)common stock
E)guaranteed investment certificates

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Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) provide a guaranteed amount of fixed interest income for a specific period of time. Therefore, they are the most predictable source of income. While commodities, derivatives, and common stock can produce significant income, they are all subject to market fluctuations and can be unpredictable. Savings accounts also provide a predictable source of income, but the interest rates are typically much lower than that of GICs.

Which of the Following Investments Would Provide the Largest Amount