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ETSX.TO's Sortino Ratio of 3.36 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 3.36 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 4, 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.

ETSX.TO Sortino Ratio Rank


ETSX.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 74.775
Above Average

ETSX.TO ranks above 74.7% 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

ETSX.TO Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows ETSX.TO'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%): 1.31 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.31 to 3.34
  • Green zone (top 25%): 3.34 or higher
  • Top 1%: 12.56+
  • Median: 2.40 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Evolve S&P/TSX 60 Enhanced Yield Fund CAD Unhedged's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how ETSX.TO'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 4, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
KNGC.TOBrompton Canadian Cash Flow Kings ETF6.34
CLU.NEOiShares US Fundamental Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) Common Class3.77
HBF.TOHarvest US Equity Leaders Income ETF Class A (CAD Hedged)3.52
TPU.TOTD U.S. Equity Index ETF3.42
VUN.TOVanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF3.39
QUU.TOMackenzie US Large Cap Equity Index ETF3.39
CNCL.TOGlobal X Enhanced S&P/TSX 60 Covered Call ETF3.39
XUSC.TOiShares S&P 500 3% Capped Index ETF (CAD Units)3.39
ETSX.TOEvolve S&P/TSX 60 Enhanced Yield Fund CAD Unhedged3.36
XUU.TOiShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF3.32

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Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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