Analysis of Returns Using the SML Would Indicate That

question 4

Multiple Choice

Analysis of returns using the SML would indicate that:

• A) as betas increase,the expected return decreases.
• B) the required return for all securities can be expressed as the risk free rate minus a premium for risk.
• C) if beta is positive a negative correlation exists between market risk and the risk free rate.
• D) if the beta is 2.0,twice the market risk premium must be earned.

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