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Why the definition of risk matters for fixed income investors
The definition of risk significantly influences both the outcome investors are most likely to experience and the probability of whether that outcome is aligned to the objectives they set out to achieve, over a given time period. For investors, the burning question at the heart of their dilemma as they seek to balance risk and return is whether their hard-earned savings are safe.
Lyle Sankar, Head of Income at PSG Asset Management tells us why he believes the Sharpe ratio to be flawed in meeting the three core client objectives. 6min read
Definition according to SimFin
The Sharpe Ratio, named after Nobel Laureate William F. Sharpe, is a measure that helps investors understand the return of an investment compared to its risk. It is the average return earned in excess of the risk-free rate per unit of volatility or total risk.