Which of the is a risk-free security?

A.

Preference share

B.

Ordinary share

C.

Treasury bill

D.

Debenture

Correct answer is C

A risk-free asset is one that has a certain future return no possibility of loss. A good example of a risk-free security is the treasury bill.

A treasury bill is a short-term debt instrument, usually with a maturity period of 3 months. It is issued on behalf of the federal government by the central bank to borrow money from the masses.