Omega Ratio
Definition
What is Omega Ratio?
The probability-weighted gains above a threshold divided by losses below that threshold.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The ratio compares the entire return distributionIncome or realised gains paid by a fund to its unitholders. around the investorA person or organisation that commits capital with the expectation of a financial return.'s required returnThe minimum expected return an investor demands for the time and risk involved..
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