finding good investments
The Sharpe ratio uses standard deviation to determine if an investor is getting enough return for the risk he’s taking. The exam might say that the Sharpe ratio measures the excess return per unit of risk. Mathematically, it would be the actual return you get minus the “riskless rate of return,” divided by the standard deviation.
Robert Walker • Pass The 65: A PLAIN ENGLISH EXPLANATION TO HELP YOU PASS THE SERIES 65 EXAM - UPDATED FOR 2017
The exam could have you figure alpha based on beta. For example, let’s say an investment has a return of 8% and a beta of 1.5. The benchmark is the S&P 500, which was up 6% over the period. Because 8% is higher than 6%, this was a good investment, right? Well, a beta of 1.5 implies a volatility that is 50% greater than the benchmark. If the
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How does one find stocks to buy?
First, let’s acknowledge that there are many great ways to find companies.
For instance, some investors use sophisticated stock screens to fish for suitable investments.
Others subscribe to stock research services so they can receive regular recommendations.
Still, others go through famous investors’ holdings (found on... See more
First, let’s acknowledge that there are many great ways to find companies.
For instance, some investors use sophisticated stock screens to fish for suitable investments.
Others subscribe to stock research services so they can receive regular recommendations.
Still, others go through famous investors’ holdings (found on... See more