Decoded Intelligence Signal

Sortino Ratio

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risk
Verified: May 27, 2026

Lexicon Core Definition

A risk-adjusted return metric calculated as (portfolio return − risk-free rate) / downside deviation; superior to the Sharpe ratio for strategies with asymmetric return distributions because it penalizes only negative volatility.

Analysis Breakdown

A risk-adjusted return metric calculated as (portfolio return − risk-free rate) / downside deviation; superior to the Sharpe ratio for strategies with asymmetric return distributions because it penalizes only negative volatility. Full explanation coming soon when Journey 25 content is ingested.

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