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Informationsratio

A performance measure comparing the active return of a portfolio to the tracking error, showing how efficiently a manager generates excess return relative to benchmark risk.

Quick answer: A performance measure comparing the active return of a portfolio to the tracking error, showing how efficiently a manager generates excess return relative to benchmark risk.

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Quick answer

A performance measure comparing the active return of a portfolio to the tracking error, showing how efficiently a manager generates excess return relative to benchmark risk.

Why it matters

Informationsratio matters because it supports clear communication in Investment contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

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Questions and answers

What is Informationsratio?

In this glossary, Informationsratio refers to: A performance measure comparing the active return of a portfolio to the tracking error, showing how efficiently a manager generates excess return relative to benchmark risk.

How is Informationsratio used in finance?

In finance communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Ein hohes Informationsratio deutet darauf hin, dass der Manager bei gegebenem aktiven Risiko regelmäßig den Benchmark übertrifft."

Why does Informationsratio matter in finance?

Informationsratio matters because it supports clear communication in Investment contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

Who uses Informationsratio?

Informationsratio is mainly used by Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders.

What category does Informationsratio belong to?

In this glossary, Informationsratio is grouped under Investment. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework and published by Protermify Finance as a static finance reference page.

Definition

A performance measure comparing the active return of a portfolio to the tracking error, showing how efficiently a manager generates excess return relative to benchmark risk.

Operational example

A higher Information Ratio suggests the manager consistently adds value by outperforming the benchmark relative to the level of active risk taken.

Localized term

Informationsratio

Localized example

Ein hohes Informationsratio deutet darauf hin, dass der Manager bei gegebenem aktiven Risiko regelmäßig den Benchmark übertrifft.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

Category

Investment

Exam relevance

  • CFA
  • ACCA
  • FRM

Target audience

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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