We have identified the best equity-oriented schemes
available in the market today based on the following 3
parameters: the past performance as indicated by the returns,
the Sharpe ratio and Fama (net selectivity).
The past performance is measured by the
returns generated by the scheme. Sharpe indicates
risk-adjusted returns, giving the returns earned in excess of
the risk-free rate for each unit of the risk taken. The Sharpe
ratio is also indicative of the consistency of the returns as
it takes into account the volatility in the returns as
measured by the standard deviation.
FAMA measures the returns generated through
selectivity, ie the returns generated because of the fund
manager's ability to pick the right stocks. A higher value of
net selectivity is always preferred as it reflects the stock
picking ability of the fund
manager.