Risk & Return, and Sharpe Ratio

Risk & Return, and Sharpe Ratio This chart shows risk and return since 1970 and since the 2009 low, including the Sharpe ratio. Image: Fidelity Investments

Asset Class and Sharpe Ratio Since 1990

Asset Class and Sharpe Ratio Since 1990 The sharpe ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return. This year, major asset classes have a positive and high sharpe ratio. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC Click the Image to Enlarge

Sharpe Ratio for the S&P 500

Sharpe Ratio for the S&P 500 U.S. stocks have had the best decade since the 1950s. The sharpe ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return. Image: Bloomberg