security market line

noun

A line representing the relationship between expected return and systematic risk, thus a graphical representation of the CAPM. It is valid both for portfolios and individual assets.

Meanings

nounsecurity market line (plural security market lines)

plural security market lines

  1. businessA line representing the relationship between expected return and systematic risk, thus a graphical representation of the CAPM. It is valid both for portfolios and individual assets.
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APA

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Chicago

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