Calmar Ratio

Annual return divided by maximum drawdown, useful when peak-to-trough loss matters more than volatility.

Category: Optimizer & Performance

What is Calmar Ratio?

A Calmar ratio of 1 means the strategy gained, on average per year, an amount equal to its worst drawdown. Common in managed futures and hedge fund performance reporting.

Formula

Calmar = \frac{R_{ann}}{|MDD|}

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