Risk-Return Calculator — Analyze Investment Risk vs. Potential Returns

Risk-Return Calculator

Analyze the tradeoff between risk and potential returns for your investments. Calculate expected returns, volatility, Sharpe ratio, and optimize your portfolio based on your risk tolerance.

Step 1: Investment Parameters

5/10
10 years

Understanding Risk Tolerance

Risk tolerance measures how much volatility you can withstand in your investments. Lower numbers indicate conservative investors, while higher numbers indicate willingness to accept more risk for potentially higher returns.

Step 2: Portfolio & Market Assumptions

8.0%

About Expected Returns

Expected returns vary by asset class and market conditions. Historically, stocks have averaged 7-10% annually, while bonds have averaged 3-5%. These are long-term averages and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.

Risk-Return Analysis Results

Summary
Portfolio Comparison
Breakdown

Your Risk-Return Profile

Moderate Risk
Balanced approach with moderate growth potential
Expected Portfolio Value
$21,589
Annual Volatility
12.5%
Sharpe Ratio
0.65
Probability of Loss
18%

Portfolio Type Comparison

Portfolio Type Expected Return Risk (Volatility) Sharpe Ratio

Risk-Return Breakdown

Risk-Return Calculation Formula

Expected Value = Initial Investment × (1 + Expected Annual Return)Time Horizon

The Sharpe Ratio measures risk-adjusted return: (Portfolio Return – Risk-Free Rate) ÷ Portfolio Standard Deviation. Higher Sharpe ratios indicate better risk-adjusted performance.

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