Explain the difference in rationale in the portfolio performance evaluation method based on: (1) Sharpe index; (2) Treynor index; (3) and Jensen's alpha. Also explain why the results of ranking portfolios based on each of these methods are often inconsistent? How do you make investment decisions when you encounter inconsistent portfolio performance evaluation results?

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The Sharpe ratio Treynor index and Jensens alpha are commonly used methods for evaluating the performance of investment portfolios While they all aim to assess riskadjusted returns they differ in thei... View the full answer