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iShares ESG Equity ETF Portfolio (GEQT.TO) Sortino Ratio: 3.11

GEQT.TO's Sortino Ratio of 3.11 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 3.11 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 11, 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.

GEQT.TO Sortino Ratio Rank


GEQT.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 58.959
Average

GEQT.TO ranks above 58.9% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating moderate downside protection relative to peers. 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

  • Returns are proportional to downside risk—neither strong nor weak
  • Evaluate whether downside volatility aligns with your risk tolerance
  • Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category
  • Monitor rank direction to identify improving or deteriorating trends

GEQT.TO Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows GEQT.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%): 1.82 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.82 to 3.78
  • Green zone (top 25%): 3.78 or higher
  • Top 1%: 12.74+
  • Median: 2.91 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares iShares ESG Equity ETF Portfolio's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Global Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how GEQT.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 Apr 11, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
FGEP.TOFidelity Global Equity+ Fund ETF4.77
MEQT.TOMackenzie All-Equity Allocation ETF4.75
VEF.TOVanguard FTSE Developed All Cap Ex US4.54
CYH.TOiShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)4.42
VEQT.TOVanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio4.37
VVL.TOVanguard Global Value Factor ETF CAD4.36
XFH.TOiShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)4.22
BGIE.TOBrompton Global Infrastructure ETF4.16
XEQT.TOiShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio4.15
TINF.TOTD Active Global Infrastructure Equity ETF4.14
GEQT.TOiShares ESG Equity ETF Portfolio3.11

S&P 500 Index

How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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Explore GEQT.TO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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