Question

Which of the following statements about the capital asset pricing model (CAPM), which is the "father" of the security market line (SML), is (are) most correct?a. The CAPM is based on a restrictive set of assumptions.b. It has not been empirically verified. In general, its inputs are difficult to estimate, particularly E(g).c. Despite its deficiencies, it provides investors with a rational way of thinking about required rates of return.d. All of the above responses are correct.

Answer 1

Answer:

(d) All of the above responses are correct

Explanation:

The Capital asset pricing model (CAPM) helps in calculation of expected rate of return by an investor which is dependent upon risk premium and beta.

Beta refers to sensitivity of return from stock with respect to the market return.

Risk premium refers to the additional rate of return which an investor must be provided so as to compensate him for additional risk he assumes.

ER = Rf + β (Rm- Rf)

ER= Expected Rate Of Return

Rf= Risk Free Rate of Return

Rm= Return from market

β = sensitivity index of security return to market return

Security Market Line (SML) is a graphic representation of CAPM.

Thus,  (d) is the correct option