Compared to a portfolio composed entirely of shares a portfolio that is 50 percent government bonds and 50 percent shares will have a ?

A. lower return and a higher level of risk

B. lower return and a lower level or risk

C. higher return and a higher level of risk

D. higher return and a lower level or risk

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