One variable that the security market line approach depends on to estimate the expected return on a risky asset is the Market risk premium.

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The security market line (SML) approach uses the market risk premium, which is the difference between the expected return on the market portfolio and the risk-free rate, to estimate the expected return on a risky asset based on its beta (systematic risk).

One Variable That the Security Market Line Approach Depends on to Estimate