When markets are in equilibrium,the CML will be upward sloping
A)because it shows the optimum combination of risky securities.
B)because the price of risk must always be positive.
C)because it contains all securities weighted by their market values.
D)because the CML indicates the required return for each portfolio risk level.

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The Capital Market Line (CML) is upward sloping because it represents the trade-off between risk and return, and the price of risk (market risk premium) must be positive to compensate investors for taking on additional risk.

When Markets Are in Equilibrium,the CML Will Be Upward Sloping