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Invesco UK Gilt 1-5 Year UCITS ETF Dist (GLT5.L) Sortino Ratio: 1.89

GLT5.L's Sortino Ratio of 1.89 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.89 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 2, 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.

GLT5.L Sortino Ratio Rank


GLT5.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 71.471
Above Average

GLT5.L ranks above 71.4% 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

GLT5.L Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows GLT5.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%): 0.80 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.80 to 2.03
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.03 or higher
  • Top 1%: 10.14+
  • Median: 1.43 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Invesco UK Gilt 1-5 Year UCITS ETF Dist's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the European Government Bonds category across multiple time periods, showing how GLT5.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 Apr 2, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
UKG5.LL&G UK Gilt 0-5 Year UCITS ETF3.05
IGL5.LiShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF GBP (Acc)2.73
GIL5.LLyxor UK Government Bond 0-5Y (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist2.50
IGLS.LiShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF GBP (Dist)2.42
GLTS.LSPDR Bloomberg 1-5 Year Gilt UCITS ETF2.30
JG15.LJPMorgan BetaBuilders UK Gilt 1-5 UCITS ETF - GBP (Dist)2.28
GLT5.LInvesco UK Gilt 1-5 Year UCITS ETF Dist1.89
CE31.LiShares Euro Government Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF (Acc)1.78
IBGS.LiShares Euro Government Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF (Dist)1.77
J13E.LJPMorgan BetaBuilders EUR Government Bond 1-3 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)1.73

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How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

The chart shows GLT5.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 GLT5.L consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.


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