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The Sharpe ratio is a metric used to evaluate the performance of investments, and its utility in comparing different asset classes is explicitly discussed in [1] and [2], while [3] highlights the role of asset classes in managing portfolio risk and volatility.
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Measuring the Risk and Return Tradeoff plancorp.com 2 facts
perspectiveUsing a benchmark index instead of the risk-free rate in the Sharpe ratio calculation is considered less useful when comparing investments across different asset classes.
claimThe Sharpe ratio can be calculated using a benchmark portfolio, such as the S&P 500, the Russell 2000, or the MSCI EAFE, instead of the risk-free rate, though this is less useful when comparing investments across different asset classes.
The Relationship Between Risk and Return in Different Asset Classes bi-sam.com 1 fact
claimDiversification across asset classes provides several advantages: risk reduction without proportional reduction in expected returns, smoother performance through market cycles, protection against severe losses in single investments, reduced portfolio volatility through low-correlation investments, multiple sources of return, potential for higher risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe ratio), and better alignment with financial goals across different time horizons.