📈 CFA Exam Prep

The Security Market Line (SML) plots:

A Total risk vs. return
B Expected return vs. beta (systematic risk)
C Standard deviation vs. return
D Alpha vs. tracking error

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The SML graphs expected return on the y-axis against beta on the x-axis. Securities above are undervalued.

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