Fundamental Analysis

Risk-Free Rate

Definition

The theoretical return on an investment with zero risk, typically represented by government bond yields. Used as a benchmark in financial calculations.

Example

The US 10-year Treasury yield of 4.5% serves as the risk-free rate for calculating the Sharpe ratio.

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