💼 Pre-MBA Exam Prep

The Sharpe ratio measures:

A Total return only
B Risk-adjusted return — excess return per unit of total risk (standard deviation)
C Market risk only
D Dividend yield

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Sharpe ratio = (Rp - Rf) / σp. Higher ratio = better risk-adjusted performance. Compares return premium to total volatility. Useful for comparing portfolios with different risk levels.

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