Refer to the Graph

question 136

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph.The intercept of the three Security Market Lines is determined by

• A)the risk-free interest rate.
• B)the interest rate on financial assets with a beta of 1.
• C)the rate on long-term U.S.government bonds.
• D)all of these.

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