FIRSX's Sortino Ratio of 3.16 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 3.16 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 26, 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.
FIRSX Sortino Ratio Rank
FIRSX ranks above 80.0% 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
FIRSX Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows FIRSX's Sortino Ratio relative to all mutual funds on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better downside-adjusted returns.
- Red zone (bottom 25%): 1.69 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.69 to 2.95
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.95 or higher
- Top 1%: 8.85+
- Median: 2.39 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar mutual funds
The table compares Fidelity Managed Retirement 2015 Fund's Sortino Ratio with other mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category across multiple time periods, showing how FIRSX'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 26, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRKMX | Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 5,218,028.60 | |||
| FRAMX | Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Class A | 548,105.64 | |||
| FRHMX | Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 488,367.03 | |||
| FIRVX | Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 351,355.56 | |||
| PADLX | Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 3.61 | |||
| FRQHX | Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K6 | 3.27 | |||
| FRQKX | Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K | 3.23 | |||
| SSFNX | State Street Target Retirement Fund | 3.22 | |||
| LTTIX | MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund | 3.20 | |||
| FIRMX | Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund | 3.17 | |||
| FIRSX | Fidelity Managed Retirement 2015 Fund | 3.16 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows FIRSX'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 FIRSX consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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