The expected return of portfolio A is 16% and portfolio B is 25%. Their standard deviations are 21% (portfolio A ) and 30% (portfolio B). If the risk-free rate is 4%, which portfolio is the “dominant “. Show the concept (and formula) used to define dominance and all calculations.
Sharpe ratio is the concept to determine the dominance of the security. It shows the returns per unit of risk taken.
Sharpe ratio = [ Return on portfolio - Risk free rate ] / Standard Deviation
Sharpe ratio A= [ 16% - 4% ] / 21
= 12 / 21
= 0.5714
Sharpe ratio B = [ 25% - 4% ] / 30%
= 21 / 30
= 0.70
Portfolio B is dominant over portfolio A.
Sharpe ratio portfolio A =
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