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All you need to know about sortino ratio in mutual funds

The sortino ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted returns used to analyze investment performances.

It is a variation of the sharpe ratio which does not take into account the downside risk of an investment.

The sortino ratio is calculated by dividing the excess return of an investment above a minimum acceptable return by the downside risk of the investment.

The downside risk is calculated by taking the standard deviation of the investment's returns that are below the MAR.

It is a useful tool for investors looking to maximize their returns while minimizing their risk.

It provides investors with a better understanding of the risk associated with an investment. 

It does not take into account the volatility of an investment or the liquidity of an investment. 

It should not be used as the only metric for evaluating an investment.

It is important to understand the risks and rewards associated with each option when investing in mutual funds.

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All you need to know about sortino ratio in mutual funds

The sortino ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted returns used to analyze investment performances and compare the risk-adjusted returns of different investments. It takes into account the downside risk of an investment, providing investors with a better understanding of the risks.

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All you need to know about sortino ratio in mutual funds

The sortino ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted returns used to analyze investment performances and compare the risk-adjusted returns of different investments. It takes into account the downside risk of an investment, providing investors with a better understanding of the risks.

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