Compare Stock Returns with Google Sheets
Calculate stock returns using stock price historical data
Calculate the average return of a stock and its volatility
Use Sharpe and Sortino Ratios to calculate risk-adjusted stock performance
Use Sharpe and Sortino Ratios to compare performances of different stocks
In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to compare the performance of different securities using financial statistics (normal distributions) and the Google Sheets toolkit to decide which one performed the best in terms of risk-to-return (risk-to-reward) metrics. This will teach you how basic risk management using quantitative analysis is done and is applied in calculating mean returns of the stock, variance, standard deviation, the Sharpe ratio, and Sortino Ratio. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We're currently working on providing the same experience in other regions. This course's content is not intended to be investment advice and does not constitute an offer to perform any operations in the regulated or unregulated financial market.
Habilidades que desarrollarás
Aprende paso a paso
En un video que se reproduce en una pantalla dividida con tu área de trabajo, tu instructor te guiará en cada paso:
Preparing the data
Calculating mean returns and variance
Calculating Sharpe Ratio
Calculating Sortino Ratio
Visualizing the outcomes and drawing conclusions
How Guided Projects work
Tu espacio de trabajo es un escritorio virtual directamente en tu navegador, no requiere descarga.
En un video de pantalla dividida, tu instructor te guía paso a paso
Preguntas Frecuentes
Preguntas Frecuentes
What will I get if I purchase a Guided Project?
By purchasing a Guided Project, you'll get everything you need to complete the Guided Project including access to a cloud desktop workspace through your web browser that contains the files and software you need to get started, plus step-by-step video instruction from a subject matter expert.
Are Guided Projects available on desktop and mobile?
Because your workspace contains a cloud desktop that is sized for a laptop or desktop computer, Guided Projects are not available on your mobile device.
Who are the instructors for Guided Projects?
Guided Project instructors are subject matter experts who have experience in the skill, tool or domain of their project and are passionate about sharing their knowledge to impact millions of learners around the world.
Can I download the work from my Guided Project after I complete it?
You can download and keep any of your created files from the Guided Project. To do so, you can use the “File Browser” feature while you are accessing your cloud desktop.
¿Cuál es la política de reembolsos?
Guided Projects are not eligible for refunds. Ver nuestra política de reembolso completo.
¿Hay ayuda económica disponible?
Financial aid is not available for Guided Projects.
Can I audit a Guided Project and watch the video portion for free?
Auditing is not available for Guided Projects.
How much experience do I need to do this Guided Project?
At the top of the page, you can press on the experience level for this Guided Project to view any knowledge prerequisites. For every level of Guided Project, your instructor will walk you through step-by-step.
Can I complete this Guided Project right through my web browser, instead of installing special software?
Yes, everything you need to complete your Guided Project will be available in a cloud desktop that is available in your browser.
What is the learning experience like with Guided Projects?
Aprenderás completando tareas en un entorno de pantalla dividida directamente en tu navegador. En el lado izquierdo de la pantalla, completarás la tarea en tu espacio de trabajo. En el lado derecho de la pantalla, verás a un instructor guiarte a través del proyecto, paso a paso.
¿Tienes más preguntas? Visita el Centro de Ayuda al Alumno.