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DIVB's Sortino Ratio of 3.34 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 3.34 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 24, 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.

DIVB Sortino Ratio Rank


DIVB Sortino Ratio Rank: 79.579
Above Average

DIVB ranks above 79.5% 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

DIVB Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows DIVB'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%): 1.29 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.29 to 3.01
  • Green zone (top 25%): 3.01 or higher
  • Top 1%: 15.13+
  • Median: 2.25 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares iShares Core Dividend ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how DIVB'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 24, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
VLUEiShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF5.37
LVHIFranklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF4.56
SEIVSEI Enhanced US Large Cap Value Factor ETF4.25
PWVInvesco Dynamic Large Cap Value ETF4.21
INCEFranklin Income Equity Focus ETF4.13
AVLVAvantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF4.11
FNDXSchwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF4.05
MGVVanguard Mega Cap Value ETF3.99
PVALPutnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF3.98
PRFInvesco RAFI US 1000 ETF3.94
DIVBiShares Core Dividend ETF3.34

S&P 500 Index

How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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