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Articles by Shivam Singhal

About the Author — Shivam is a Business Analyst in the India Innovation Lab at Risk Advisors Inc. in Mumbai. He focuses on client projects related to investor reporting and performance measurement, and on defining similar metrics for our in-house fund analytics platform. Previously, he worked in the Risk Management department under the Capital Markets division at Kotak Mahindra Group, a banking and financial services firm in India. He was responsible for the preparation of various risk related reports, ensuring compliance with company risk policy. Additionally, he was actively involved in system analysis for new product developments, and identifying areas for efficiency improvements in existing processes. Shivam is a Chartered Accountant and is currently a CFA Level 3 candidate.

Hedge Fund Performance – Is Sharpe Ratio an Ideal Measure?

July 8, 2016 by Shivam Singhal — A metric prominently used in the Hedge fund industry is the Sharpe ratio. The Sharpe ratio measures the amount of return adjusted for each level of risk taken. It is calculated by subtracting the risk-free... Continue Reading