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Great Western Exploration Ltd (GTE.AX) Sortino Ratio: 1.13

GTE.AX's Sortino Ratio of 1.13 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.13 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 1, 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.

GTE.AX Sortino Ratio Rank


GTE.AX Sortino Ratio Rank: 58.158
Average

GTE.AX ranks above 58.1% 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

GTE.AX Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows GTE.AX's Sortino Ratio relative to all stocks on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better downside-adjusted returns.


  • Red zone (bottom 25%): -0.17 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.17 to 1.88
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.88 or higher
  • Top 1%: 5.62+
  • Median: 0.83 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar stocks

The table compares Great Western Exploration Ltd's Sortino Ratio with other stocks in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry across multiple time periods, showing how GTE.AX's risk-adjusted performance compares to industry peers.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each stock's all-time average, as of Apr 1, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
ACS.AXAccent Resources NL9.25
A1G.AXAfrican Gold Limited5.21
AII.AXAlmonty Industries Inc.4.47
CUF.AXCuFe Ltd3.56
ALR.AXAltair Minerals Limited3.51
LYC.AXLynas Rare Earths Limited3.23
CXO.AXCore Lithium Ltd3.08
PLS.AXPilbara Minerals Limited3.06
AIV.AXActivex Ltd3.06
EMT.AXeMetals Limited2.82
GTE.AXGreat Western Exploration Ltd1.13

S&P 500 Index

How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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