Asked by Tyree McDonald on Jul 23, 2024

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The security market line can be defined as:

A) Rm + (Rm- Rf) .
B) Rm + (Rf- Rm) .
C) Rf + (Rf- Rm) .
D) Rf + (Rm + Rf) .
E) Rf + (Rm- Rf) .

Security Market Line

A line that represents the relationship between the risk of an investment and its expected return, used in capital asset pricing model (CAPM) to determine risk-adjusted returns.

  • Comprehend the principle of the Security Market Line and its consequences for the pricing of securities.
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Jayme LalaineJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The security market line (SML) is represented by the equation: Expected Return = Risk-Free Rate + Beta * (Market Return - Risk-Free Rate). This equation reflects the relationship between risk and expected return for all assets in a competitive market. Choice E correctly translates this relationship into the formula format provided in the question, where Rf represents the risk-free rate and Rm represents the market return.