The Slope of the Security Market Line Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

The slope of the security market line is:

• A) greater for high beta stocks.
• B) generally downward sloping.
• C) always the same.
• D) the same as the market risk premium.
• E) similar to the yield curve.

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