Omega

Omega is defined by Shadwick and Keating [2002], and can be used as an alternative to the Sharpe ratio in measuring risk-adjusted return. Unlike Sharpe, Omega doesn�t assume a normal return distribution, and focuses on the likelihood of not meeting some target return. By design, Omega and Sortino ratio measures are special cases of the Kappa measure.

4Calculation

Arithmetic Method,

,

where,

y is return of subject for time period t,

rf is the investor�s minimum acceptable or threshold periodic return.

LPM (Lower Partial moment) was defined by Harlow [1991]. It is a downside risk measure.

Annualized,