Explainer: Sharpe Ratio – A key metric for risk-adjusted returns

The Sharpe Ratio, developed by Nobel laureate William F. Sharpe, is a key tool for evaluating mutual fund performance. It measures risk-adjusted returns, helping investors assess if the returns justify the risk taken. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better performance, while a lower ratio suggests poor risk-adjusted returns. The Sharpe Ratio, developed by Nobel laureate William F. Sharpe, is a key tool for evaluating mutual fund performance. It measures risk-adjusted returns, helping investors assess if the returns justify the risk taken. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better performance, while a lower ratio suggests poor risk-adjusted returns.  Economic Times