DIM's Sortino Ratio of 2.31 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 2.31 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Aug 2, 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.
DIM Sortino Ratio Rank
DIM ranks above 71.4% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating above-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
- Above-average downside protection with room for improvement
- Compare against category peers to gauge relative positioning
- Monitor for movement toward top tier or decline toward median
- Consider pairing with top-tier holdings to improve portfolio risk profile
DIM Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows DIM'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%): 0.91 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.91 to 2.45
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.45 or higher
- Top 1%: 14.06+
- Median: 1.83 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Fund's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend category across multiple time periods, showing how DIM'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 Aug 2, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVHI | Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF | 5.08 | |||
| DEW | WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 4.49 | |||
| INCE | Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 4.48 | |||
| GMOI | GMO International Value ETF | 4.40 | |||
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 4.37 | |||
| EFAS | Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 4.11 | |||
| SCDL | ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 3.97 | |||
| SDOG | ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 3.95 | |||
| DIVB | iShares Core Dividend ETF | 3.94 | |||
| CIL | VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 3.80 | |||
| DIM | WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Fund | 2.31 |
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Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows DIM'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 DIM consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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