ERNU.L's Sortino Ratio of 0.84 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 0.84 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 16, 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.
ERNU.L Sortino Ratio Rank
ERNU.L ranks above 18.0% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating weak 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
- Weak downside-adjusted returns relative to category peers
- Evaluate whether this holding aligns with your risk-return objectives
- Consider reducing exposure or implementing downside hedges
- Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category
ERNU.L Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows ERNU.L'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%): 1.17 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.17 to 2.69
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.69 or higher
- Top 1%: 13.77+
- Median: 2.05 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares iShares USD Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category across multiple time periods, showing how ERNU.L'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 Jul 16, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERND.L | iShares $ Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 8.93 | |||
| ERNE.L | iShares € Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) | 6.41 | |||
| ERNA.L | iShares USD Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 5.35 | |||
| FLOA.L | iShares USD Floating Rate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 4.73 | |||
| SUSU.L | iShares USD Corporate Bond 0-3yr ESG UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 3.45 | |||
| XYLD.L | Xtrackers USD Corporate Bond Short Duration SRI PAB UCITS ETF 1D | 3.05 | |||
| SDIA.L | iShares USD Short Duration Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Acc) | 2.74 | |||
| EMAU.L | L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 2.50 | |||
| EMCA.L | iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 2.37 | |||
| EMCR.L | iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 2.30 | |||
| ERNU.L | iShares USD Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF | 0.84 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows ERNU.L'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 ERNU.L consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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