These are alpha, beta, standard deviation, and the ratio of Sharpe. These statistical measurements are historical predictors of risk/volatility for investment. All of these risk measurements are designed to help investors determine their investment's risk-reward parameters.
The S&P 500 Index is the benchmark for equities and equity funds. R-squared values range from 0 to 100. According to Morningstar, a mutual fund with an R-squared value between 85 and 100 has a performance record that is closely correlated to the index. A fund rated 70 or less typically does not perform like the index.
How to Analyze Mutual Fund Performance
Subtract the start date share price from the end date share price plus the distribution amount previous calculated. Divide the result by the start date share price. Multiply the result times 100 to convert the result to a percentage investment return for the selected time period.
Usually, any Sharpe ratio greater than 1.0 is considered acceptable to good by investors. A ratio higher than 2.0 is rated as very good. A ratio of 3.0 or higher is considered excellent. A ratio under 1.0 is considered sub-optimal.
How to Analyse the Performance of a Mutual Fund Scheme
These statistics can help you understand what's under the hood of a mutual fund:
Consider Returns by Category
| Average Mutual Fund Returns in 2020 and the Long Term | ||
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Large-Cap Stock | 13.76 | 8.66 |
| U.S. Mid-Cap Stock | 11.50 | 7.88 |
| U.S. Small-Cap Stock | 10.25 | 7.84 |
| International Large-Cap Stock | 6.46 | 4.44 |
For stock mutual funds, a “good” long-term return (annualized, for 10 years or more) is 8%-10%. For bond mutual funds, a good long-term return would be 4%-5%.
How To Calculate Mutual Fund Returns in Percentage? – Know Formula with Example
A Sharpe ratio of 1.0 is considered acceptable. A Sharpe ratio of 2.0 is considered very good. A Sharpe ratio of 3.0 is considered excellent. A Sharpe ratio of less than 1.0 is considered to be poor.
The Sortino ratio is a variation of the Sharpe ratio that only factors in downside risk. The Sharpe ratio is used more to evaluate low-volatility investment portfolios, and the Sortino variation is used more to evaluate high-volatility portfolios.
If the analysis results in a negative Sharpe ratio, it either means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio's return, or the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.
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