True or false. No explanation is required.

1. Over the last 5 years, the Russell small stock index has consistently out-performed the Russell large stock index.

2. The S&P400 index is composed of the 400 largest stocks in the S&P500.

3. Over the last decade, in the U.S., there were more preferred stock issues than common stock issues.

4. The yield curve almost always slopes upward.

5. An asset that last year had a Sharpe ratio = 0 would have had acceptable performance.

6. An equity that last year had an a = 0 would have had acceptable performance.

7. More attractive CEOs on average will receive higher total wages.

8. On average, a zero-coupon bond will increase in value as it approaches maturity.