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GLDI's Sortino Ratio of 1.90 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.90 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.

GLDI Sortino Ratio Rank


GLDI Sortino Ratio Rank: 35.235
Below Average

GLDI ranks above 35.2% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-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

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for downside risk taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better downside protection
  • Assess whether downside exposure aligns with your portfolio goals

GLDI Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows GLDI'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%): 1.30 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.30 to 3.33
  • Green zone (top 25%): 3.33 or higher
  • Top 1%: 12.93+
  • Median: 2.40 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Precious Metals category across multiple time periods, showing how GLDI'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
AGMIThemes Silver Miners ETF2.52
SLVPiShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF2.40
SLVOUBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN2.39
SILJAmplify Junior Silver Miners ETF2.35
SLVRSprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF2.25
SILGlobal X Silver Miners ETF2.17
SIVRabrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF2.07
SLViShares Silver Trust2.07
AGQProShares Ultra Silver1.91
GLDICredit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN1.90

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Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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