alleryStart learning →The vertical intercept of the security market line is the
Amarket return
Brisk-free rate
Caverage beta
Dinflation rate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. risk-free rate
At zero beta the line gives the risk-free rate, which is where it cuts the vertical axis.
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