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iShares iBonds Dec 2025 Term Muni Bond ETF (IBMN) Sortino Ratio: 1.59

IBMN's Sortino Ratio of 1.59 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.59 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.

IBMN Sortino Ratio Rank


IBMN Sortino Ratio Rank: 62.963
Above Average

IBMN ranks above 62.9% 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

IBMN Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows IBMN'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%): 0.77 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.77 to 1.96
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.96 or higher
  • Top 1%: 10.03+
  • Median: 1.40 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares iShares iBonds Dec 2025 Term Muni Bond ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category across multiple time periods, showing how IBMN'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 1, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
GUMIGoldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF4.55
MEARiShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF3.63
FUMBFirst Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF3.52
CGSMCapital Group Short Duration Municipal Income ETF3.51
STAXMacquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF3.34
PUSHPGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF3.31
CALIiShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF3.29
IBMPiShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Muni Bond ETF3.10
TAXXBondbloxx IR+M Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF2.81
IBMOiShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Muni Bond ETF2.77
IBMNiShares iBonds Dec 2025 Term Muni Bond ETF1.59

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How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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Explore IBMN risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.