Which of the Following Is True About the Security Market

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the security market line (SML) derived from the APT?

A) The SML has a downward slope.
B) The SML for the APT shows expected return in relation to portfolio standard deviation.
C) The SML for the APT has an intercept equal to the expected return on the market portfolio.
D) The benchmark portfolio for the SML may be any well-diversified portfolio.
E) The SML is not relevant for the APT.