IAEX.L's Sortino Ratio of 2.17 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 2.17 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.
IAEX.L Sortino Ratio Rank
IAEX.L ranks above 42.9% 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
IAEX.L Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows IAEX.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%): 1.30 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.30 to 3.34
- Green zone (top 25%): 3.34 or higher
- Top 1%: 12.78+
- Median: 2.39 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)'s Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Europe Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how IAEX.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 Jun 4, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JRDZ.L | JPMorgan Eurozone Research Enhanced Index Equity (ESG) UCITS ETF EUR (dist) | 9.17 | |||
| UD03.L | UBS ETF (LU) Factor MSCI EMU Prime Value UCITS ETF (EUR) A-dis | 4.42 | |||
| IEFV.L | iShares Edge MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF | 3.70 | |||
| EEIP.L | WisdomTree Europe Equity Income UCITS ETF Acc | 3.59 | |||
| LCPE.L | Ossiam Shiller Barclays Cape Europe Sector Value TR UCITS | 3.56 | |||
| EVAL.L | SPDR MSCI Europe Value UCITS ETF | 3.50 | |||
| FLXD.L | Franklin European Quality Dividend UCITS ETF | 3.47 | |||
| LDEG.L | L&G Quality Equity Dividends ESG Exclusions Europe ex-UK UCITS ETF | 3.44 | |||
| FEUD.L | First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX® UCITS ETF Class B Shares | 3.36 | |||
| IEDL.L | iShares Edge MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) | 3.32 | |||
| IAEX.L | iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) | 2.17 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows IAEX.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 IAEX.L consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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