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In the context of financial securities, certificates of deposit:
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 with longer maturities typically earn a higher interest rate than certificates of deposit that have shorter terms.  | 
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 can be cashed in before they mature without incurring any penalty.  | 
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 offer higher returns than most other types of investments.  | 
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 are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, making them the least safe investment option.  | 
A) with longer maturities typically earn a higher interest rate than certificates of deposit that have shorter terms.
Explanation: A longer COD has higher rate than short term COD.
A COD is ensured by FDIC.
A COD incurs penalty for early withdrawal.
A COD offers higher returns than normal savings.