Sharpe Ratio Calculator

Risk-adjusted return: Sharpe = (Portfolio return − Risk-free rate) / Std dev of returns.

Use the Sharpe Ratio Calculator

Enter portfolio return, risk-free rate, and standard deviation of returns (all %). Sharpe ratio is calculated.

Inputs

Portfolio return, risk-free rate, and std dev of returns (all %).

Results

Sharpe ratio
0.533

Sharpe = (Portfolio return − Risk-free rate) / Std dev of returns.

How this calculator works

Sharpe = (Return − Risk-free rate) / Std dev. Use consistent period (e.g. annual).

How to interpret your results

Sharpe > 1 is good; > 2 is very good. Negative means return below risk-free.

FAQs

What is the Sharpe ratio?
Risk-adjusted return: (Portfolio return − Risk-free rate) / Std dev. Higher is better.
Which inputs do I need?
Portfolio return, risk-free rate, and standard deviation of returns (all as %).
When would I use this?
To compare funds or strategies on a risk-adjusted basis.

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Sharpe Ratio Calculator

Risk-adjusted return: Sharpe = (Portfolio return − Risk-free rate) / Std dev of returns.

Use the Sharpe Ratio Calculator

Enter portfolio return, risk-free rate, and standard deviation of returns (all %). Sharpe ratio is calculated.

Inputs

Portfolio return, risk-free rate, and std dev of returns (all %).

Results

Sharpe ratio
0.533

Sharpe = (Portfolio return − Risk-free rate) / Std dev of returns.

How this calculator works

Sharpe = (Return − Risk-free rate) / Std dev. Use consistent period (e.g. annual).

How to interpret your results

Sharpe > 1 is good; > 2 is very good. Negative means return below risk-free.

FAQs

What is the Sharpe ratio?
Risk-adjusted return: (Portfolio return − Risk-free rate) / Std dev. Higher is better.
Which inputs do I need?
Portfolio return, risk-free rate, and standard deviation of returns (all as %).
When would I use this?
To compare funds or strategies on a risk-adjusted basis.

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