Money market securities generally have the following characteristics: short ________, low ___________, and high _____________.

A) Maturities; default risk; marketability.
B) Maturities; marketability; default risk.
C) Marketability; maturities; default risk.
D) Marketability; default risk; maturities.
E) Default risk; marketability; maturities.

Maturities

The dates when the principal amount of a debt or investment is due to be paid back or reaches its expiration.

Default Risk

Default risk is the likelihood that a borrower will be unable to make principal and interest payments on a debt, potentially leading to financial loss for the lender.

Marketability

The ease with which an asset or security can be sold or bought in the market without affecting its price.