alleryStart learning →Which weakness is cited for the Sharpe ratio in evaluating funds?
ANeeds beta estimates
BIgnores return levels
CCannot be annualised
DReturns are not normal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Returns are not normal
Kurtosis and fat tails mean standard deviation understates some risk.
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