Treynor Ratio

Returns the Treynor ratio, measuring excess return per unit of market (beta) risk.

Syntax

=TreynorRatio()
Excel Desktop (Windows)

Returns

number

Treynor ratio value

Examples

When to Use

  • Market risk-adjusted performance
  • Diversified portfolio evaluation
  • Manager comparison

When NOT to Use

Scenario Use Instead
Total risk adjustment SharpeRatio()
Downside risk SortinoRatio()

Common Issues & FAQ

When use Treynor vs Sharpe?

Treynor for diversified portfolios; Sharpe for total portfolio.

Excel Templates Using Treynor Ratio

These ready-made MarketXLS templates call TreynorRatio() in their worksheet formulas. Open one to see the function working inside a complete model.

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