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What is Sortino Ratio?

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The Sortino ratio is similar to the Sharpe ratio but only penalises downside volatility, not upside. It's a more accurate measure for traders because upside volatility is desirable. A high Sortino ratio indicates strong returns with limited downside risk.

Related terms: Sharpe Ratio Risk-Adjusted Return Drawdown

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