Intro to Quant Trading | Sharpe Ratio and Turnover

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Chapter 1 – Sharpe Ratio and Turnover In this section, we introduce two core performance metrics used by quantitative traders: Sharpe ratio and turnover. You’ll learn how to evaluate trading strategies, understand the trade-offs between risk-adjusted returns and transaction costs, and why high returns alone are not enough. 👉 Continue learning with the full Intro to Quant Trading course at academy.kx.com.

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