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The bias ratio is a statistical measure used to identify whether a financial strategy or fund exhibits positive or negative bias in its returns distribution. It compares the sum of positive returns to the sum of negative returns over a specific period, providing insight into the consistency and directionality of returns. A high bias ratio indicates a strategy with consistently positive returns, while a low or negative bias ratio may suggest volatility or frequent losses.
A hedge fund with a bias ratio of 1.5 has more positive returns than negative ones, suggesting that the fund’s strategy may be consistently effective in generating gains.
• Measures the consistency and directionality of returns in an investment strategy.
• A high bias ratio indicates a tendency toward positive returns.
• Useful for evaluating the risk-return profile and detecting performance skewness.
It suggests that the investment strategy or fund consistently generates positive returns, indicating a favorable risk-return profile.
Investors use it to assess the performance consistency of a strategy and to detect any potential biases or skewness in returns.
Yes, a low or negative bias ratio may indicate that the strategy experiences frequent losses or high volatility, which could be risky for investors.
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