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Sharpe Ratio

(Return − Risk-free) / Volatility

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Sharpe Ratio

(Return − Risk-free) / Volatility

Definition

Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted returns by dividing excess return by volatility. Formula: (Portfolio Return - Risk-Free Rate) / Portfolio Volatility. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted performance.

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#risk-adjusted returns #volatility #performance measurement #portfolio evaluation

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