Understanding the Sharpe Ratio in Mutual Fund Investing Understanding the Sharpe Ratio in Mutual Fund Investing When evaluating mutual funds, investors want to know if they are being rewarded for the risk they take on. Kiran Shroff / Monday, January 27, 2025 / Article rating: 4.0 The Sharpe ratio is a widely used metric that helps measure the risk-adjusted return of a fund, making it easier to assess how well a mutual fund performs in relation to its risk.