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Main Author: Shai, Motty
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Language:English
Published: Zenodo 2025
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5120834
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contents <p>The PNP Index (Positive-Negative Probability Index) is a newly developed metric designed to assess financial performance by balancing <strong>returns and volatility</strong> in a unique way. Traditional risk-adjusted measures like the <strong>Sharpe ratio</strong> fail to provide accurate insights when return distributions are highly skewed or volatile. The PNP Index overcomes these limitations by focusing on the proportion of positive returns relative to the total return variability.</p> <p>This paper introduces the concept, explains its mathematical formulation, and demonstrates its superiority over existing measures through <strong>backtesting and historical market data analysis</strong>. Additionally, the PNP Index serves as a powerful tool for <strong>evaluating the effectiveness of trading indicators and AI-driven predictive algorithms</strong>. By adopting the PNP Index, traders and analysts can gain better insights into market behavior and develop superior investment strategies.</p> <p>This paper is available at SSRN: <a href="https://ssrn.com/abstract=5120834" target="_new" rel="noopener">SSRN Link</a> and DOI: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5120834" target="_new" rel="noopener">10.2139/ssrn.5120834</a></p>
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spellingShingle PNP Index – An Alternative to the Sharpe Ratio
Shai, Motty
Quantitative Finance
Trading Algorithms
Volatility Analysis
Portfolio Optimization
Financial Performance
PNP Index
Sharpe Ratio
Investment Strategies
Logarithmic Returns
Risk Management
<p>The PNP Index (Positive-Negative Probability Index) is a newly developed metric designed to assess financial performance by balancing <strong>returns and volatility</strong> in a unique way. Traditional risk-adjusted measures like the <strong>Sharpe ratio</strong> fail to provide accurate insights when return distributions are highly skewed or volatile. The PNP Index overcomes these limitations by focusing on the proportion of positive returns relative to the total return variability.</p> <p>This paper introduces the concept, explains its mathematical formulation, and demonstrates its superiority over existing measures through <strong>backtesting and historical market data analysis</strong>. Additionally, the PNP Index serves as a powerful tool for <strong>evaluating the effectiveness of trading indicators and AI-driven predictive algorithms</strong>. By adopting the PNP Index, traders and analysts can gain better insights into market behavior and develop superior investment strategies.</p> <p>This paper is available at SSRN: <a href="https://ssrn.com/abstract=5120834" target="_new" rel="noopener">SSRN Link</a> and DOI: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5120834" target="_new" rel="noopener">10.2139/ssrn.5120834</a></p>
title PNP Index – An Alternative to the Sharpe Ratio
topic Quantitative Finance
Trading Algorithms
Volatility Analysis
Portfolio Optimization
Financial Performance
PNP Index
Sharpe Ratio
Investment Strategies
Logarithmic Returns
Risk Management
url https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5120834