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Themes US Infrastructure ETF (HWAY) Sortino Ratio: 3.79

HWAY's Sortino Ratio of 3.79 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 3.79 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 14, 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.

HWAY Sortino Ratio Rank


HWAY Sortino Ratio Rank: 76.777
Above Average

HWAY ranks above 76.7% 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

HWAY Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows HWAY'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%): 1.85 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.85 to 3.73
  • Green zone (top 25%): 3.73 or higher
  • Top 1%: 13.21+
  • Median: 2.92 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Themes US Infrastructure ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Industrials Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how HWAY'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 14, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
ROKTSPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF5.27
MADEiShares U.S. Manufacturing ETF4.42
SEAU.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF4.41
IGFiShares Global Infrastructure ETF4.20
PPAInvesco Aerospace & Defense ETF3.93
ITAiShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF3.86
IFRAiShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF3.83
HWAYThemes US Infrastructure ETF3.79
RBLDFirst Trust Alerian U.S. NextGen Infrastructure ETF3.71
EXIiShares Global Industrials ETF3.68

S&P 500 Index

How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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