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Arrow Dow Jones Global Yield ETF (GYLD) Sharpe Ratio: 1.32

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

GYLD is a passive ETF by Arrow Funds tracking the investment results of the DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure Composite Yield. GYLD launched on May 8, 2012 and has a 0.75% expense ratio.

GYLD's Sharpe Ratio of 1.32 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.32 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 24, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

GYLD Sharpe Ratio Rank

GYLD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 39.339
Below Average

GYLD ranks above 39.3% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

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

GYLD Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows GYLD's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.84 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.84 to 2.16
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.16 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.94+
  • Median: 1.57 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Arrow Dow Jones Global Yield ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category across multiple time periods, showing how GYLD'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 24, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
INCMFranklin Income Focus ETF2.52
AVMAAvantis Moderate Allocation ETF2.41
IYLDiShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF2.27
NTSEWisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund2.25
BAMYBrookstone Yield ETF2.22
RULEAdaptive Core ETF2.10
FTBIFirst Trust Balanced Income ETF2.10
CLSMCabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF2.09
DDXDefined Duration 10 ETF2.09
DRAIDraco Evolution AI ETF2.05
GYLDArrow Dow Jones Global Yield ETF1.32

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows GYLD's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when GYLD consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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