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Global X S&P Catholic Values Developed ex-U.S. ETF (CEFA) Sortino Ratio: 1.07

CEFA's Sortino Ratio of 1.07 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.07 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 1, 2026).

Unlike other measures, Sortino only focuses on downside volatility (losses), making it particularly useful for investors more concerned about protecting against drawdowns than overall price swings.

CEFA Sortino Ratio Rank


CEFA Sortino Ratio Rank: 38.138
Below Average

CEFA ranks above 38.1% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to downside risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with minimal downside volatility → Higher rank
  • Severe or frequent drawdowns → Lower rank
  • Upside volatility → No impact (Sortino doesn't penalize upside swings)

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for downside risk taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better downside protection
  • Assess whether downside exposure aligns with your portfolio goals

CEFA Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows CEFA's Sortino Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better downside-adjusted returns.


  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.77 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.77 to 1.96
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.96 or higher
  • Top 1%: 9.76+
  • Median: 1.39 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Global X S&P Catholic Values Developed ex-U.S. ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how CEFA's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Apr 1, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
EFASGlobal X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF3.51
FDTFirst Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund3.48
VIDIVident International Equity Fund3.37
EISiShares MSCI Israel ETF3.36
JHIDJohn Hancock International High Dividend ETF3.24
JIVEJpmorgan International Value ETF3.20
GMOIGMO International Value ETF3.19
XIDVFranklin International Dividend Booster Index ETF3.19
UIVMVictoryShares International Value Momentum ETF3.16
CILVictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF3.15
CEFAGlobal X S&P Catholic Values Developed ex-U.S. ETF1.07

S&P 500 Index

How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

The chart shows CEFA's rolling Sortino ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to downside risk, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility during market stress. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when CEFA consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.


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Explore CEFA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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