In 2014 the Social Security Trust Fund held approximately
A)$3 trillion in cash.
B)$3 trillion in government bonds.
C)$3 trillion in stocks.
D)$30 trillion in gold.

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The Social Security Trust Fund is legally required to invest its assets in U.S. Treasury securities, which are essentially government bonds. Therefore, the correct option is B. It did not hold cash, stocks, or gold.

In 2014 the Social Security Trust Fund Held Approximately