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Xtrackers II Germany Government Bond 1-3 UCITS ETF (D5BC.DE) Sortino Ratio: 1.15

D5BC.DE's Sortino Ratio of 1.15 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.15 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 3, 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.

D5BC.DE Sortino Ratio Rank


D5BC.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 37.237
Below Average

D5BC.DE ranks above 37.2% 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

D5BC.DE Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows D5BC.DE'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%): 0.80 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.80 to 2.00
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.00 or higher
  • Top 1%: 11.10+
  • Median: 1.42 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Xtrackers II Germany Government Bond 1-3 UCITS ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the European Government Bonds category across multiple time periods, showing how D5BC.DE'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 3, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
PRAB.DEAmundi Prime Euro Government Bonds 0-1Y UCITS ETF5.00
IBCA.DEiShares Euro Government Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF (Dist)1.56
DBXP.DEXtrackers Eurozone Government Bond 1-3 UCITS ETF1.55
X03B.DEXtrackers Eurozone Government Bond 1-3 UCITS ETF1.39
JE13.DEJPMorgan BetaBuilders EUR Government Bond 1-3 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)1.38
LYQ2.DEAmundi Euro Government Bond 1-3Y UCITS ETF Acc1.33
SYB3.DESPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Year Euro Government Bond UCITS ETF1.30
EGV3.DEAmundi Euro Government Bond 1-3Y UCITS ETF Dist1.26
XYP1.DEXtrackers Eurozone Government Bond Yield Plus 1-3 UCITS ETF1.18
D5BC.DEXtrackers II Germany Government Bond 1-3 UCITS ETF1.15

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Historical Sortino Ratio

The chart shows D5BC.DE'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 D5BC.DE consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.


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