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iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF (Acc) (IBCK.DE) Sortino Ratio: -0.05

IBCK.DE's Sortino Ratio of -0.05 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates -0.05 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 3, 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.

IBCK.DE Sortino Ratio Rank


IBCK.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 8.99
Concerning

IBCK.DE ranks above 8.9% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating weak 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

  • Weak downside-adjusted returns relative to category peers
  • Evaluate whether this holding aligns with your risk-return objectives
  • Consider reducing exposure or implementing downside hedges
  • Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category

IBCK.DE Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows IBCK.DE'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 2.00
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.00 or higher
  • Top 1%: 11.07+
  • Median: 1.42 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF (Acc)'s Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how IBCK.DE'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 3, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
EHDV.DEInvesco EURO STOXX High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS ETF Dist2.50
QDVI.DEiShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor UCITS ETF2.05
ESAP.DEBNP Paribas Easy S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD1.56
ESEA.DEBNP Paribas Easy S&P 500 UCITS ETF1.56
IU5C.DEiShares S&P 500 Communication Sector UCITS ETF USD (Acc)1.50
SPPE.DESPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF EUR Hedged Accumulating1.37
IBCF.DEiShares S&P 500 EUR Hedged UCITS ETF (Acc)1.37
E500.DEInvesco S&P 500 UCITS ETF (EUR Hdg)1.36
2B7C.DEiShares S&P 500 Industrials Sector UCITS ETF1.36
ZPRU.DESPDR MSCI USA Value Weighted UCITS ETF1.29
IBCK.DEiShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF (Acc)-0.05

S&P 500 Index

How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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