How does the Sharpe Ratio Calculator work?

Input portfolio return, volatility, risk-free rate Then: Calculate Sharpe ratio Then: Compare across portfolios/investments.

Can you give an example of how to use the Sharpe Ratio Calculator?

Example: Input Portfolio 10% return, 15% volatility, 2% risk-free gives a result of Sharpe = (10-2)/15 = 0.53 (decent) (> 1.0 excellent, < 0.5 poor).

Is the Sharpe Ratio Calculator free to use?

Yes — completely free with no registration, download, or subscription required. All calculations happen instantly in your browser.

How accurate is the Sharpe Ratio Calculator?

Our Sharpe Ratio Calculator uses verified mathematical formulas and is accurate to multiple decimal places. Results are calculated in real-time using the same methods used by professionals.

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Sharpe Ratio (Risk-Adjusted Return)

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Sharpe Ratio measures risk-adjusted return: (portfolio return - risk-free rate) / volatility. Higher is better.

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›Sharpe Ratio — Wikipedia

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