Important Financial Investment Terms
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Definition of 'Capital Asset Pricing Model'
Sophisticated model that is based on expected risk and expected return. The theory is rational investors will not take risks unless there is sufficient return to justify taking the risks. If the return premium isn't available, rational investors will invest in a risk-free alternative such as Treasury Bills.