Abstract
This article presents a comparative analysis of the performance of risk and return on selected equity instruments of prominent companies in India. The study focuses on five companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India: Reliance Industries Limited (RELIANCE.NS), Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS.NS), HDFC Bank Limited (HDFCBANK.NS), Infosys Limited (INFY.NS), and ICICI Bank Limited (ICICIBANK.NS). The analysis utilizes 5 years historical data sourced from Yahoo Finance to assess the risk and return characteristics of these equity instruments. Key performance metrics such as Risk-Adjusted Return (Sharpe ratio), Standar Deviation, CAGR & Beta are examined to evaluate the investment performance. Additionally, peer comparisons are made to provide a benchmark for assessing the relative performance of the selected companies. The findings of this study aim to provide insights into the risk and return profiles of these equity instruments and help investors make informed investment decisions. It is important to note that past performance does not guarantee future results, and investors should consider their individual risk tolerance and investment objectives when analysing and selecting equity instruments.
Keywords: Risk, return, equity instruments, performance analysis.
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