You want to evaluate three mutual funds using the Sharpe measure for performance evaluation. The risk-free return during the sample period is 6%. The average returns, standard deviations, and betas for the three funds are given below, as are the data for the S&P 500 Index.

The fund with the highest Sharpe measure is

A) Fund A.
B) Fund B.
C) Fund C.
D) Funds A and B (tied for highest) .
E) Funds A and C (tied for highest) .

Sharpe Measure

A ratio used to evaluate the risk-adjusted performance of an investment, considering both the return and the volatility of the investment.

Risk-Free Return

The theoretical return on investment with no risk of financial loss, typically associated with government bonds.

Standard Deviations

A statistical measure that quantifies the dispersion or spread of a set of data points relative to its mean, often used in the context of investment returns to measure volatility.