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Deka MSCI Europe MC UCITS ETF (EL43.DE) Sortino Ratio: 1.87

EL43.DE's Sortino Ratio of 1.87 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.87 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.

EL43.DE Sortino Ratio Rank


EL43.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 70.771
Above Average

EL43.DE ranks above 70.7% 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

EL43.DE Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows EL43.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%: 11.07+
  • Median: 1.42 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Deka MSCI Europe MC UCITS ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Europe Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how EL43.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
SELD.DELyxor STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF Dist2.58
EXSH.DEiShares STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE)2.56
XESD.DEXtrackers Spanish Equity UCITS ETF2.53
XESP.DEXtrackers Spanish Equity UCITS ETF2.53
AMES.DEAmundi ETF MSCI Spain UCITS ETF EUR2.47
FTGE.DEFirst Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX UCITS ETF Acc2.39
FLXD.DEFranklin European Quality Dividend UCITS ETF2.37
ZPRD.DESPDR FTSE UK All Share UCITS ETF2.36
LGGE.DEL&G Quality Equity Dividends ESG Exclusions Europe ex-UK UCITS ETF2.25
CEMS.DEiShares Edge MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF2.19
EL43.DEDeka MSCI Europe MC UCITS ETF1.87

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How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

The chart shows EL43.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 EL43.DE consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.


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