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04-finding-alpha May 7, 2026

What is the Sharpe ratio in two lines?

The Sharpe Ratio — definition">Sharpe ratio measures how much excess return you earn per unit of total risk taken:

$$S = \frac{E[R_p] - R_f}{\sigma_p}$$

Higher Sharpe means better risk-adjusted returns. Use it to evaluate your overall portfolio performance. [2]

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