Refer to the Graph

question 23

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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