DISV's Sortino Ratio of 3.32 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 3.32 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 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.
DISV Sortino Ratio Rank
DISV ranks above 72.4% 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
DISV Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows DISV'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%): 1.38 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.38 to 3.47
- Green zone (top 25%): 3.47 or higher
- Top 1%: 13.20+
- Median: 2.52 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how DISV'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 Jun 3, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVDV | Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 3.80 | |||
| HSCZ | iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 3.63 | |||
| FDTS | First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund | 3.63 | |||
| DISV | Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 3.32 | |||
| AVDS | Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 3.09 | |||
| DXIV | Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 3.00 | |||
| GWX | SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | 2.85 | |||
| CGV | Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 2.78 | |||
| DFIS | Dimensional International Small Cap ETF | 2.75 | |||
| FNDC | Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index ETF | 2.74 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows DISV'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 DISV consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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