IEEM.L's Sortino Ratio of 2.06 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 2.06 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 18, 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.
IEEM.L Sortino Ratio Rank
IEEM.L ranks above 52.8% 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
IEEM.L Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows IEEM.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%): 1.07 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.07 to 2.54
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.54 or higher
- Top 1%: 13.93+
- Median: 1.90 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)'s Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how IEEM.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 Jul 18, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JRDM.L | JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Research Enhanced Index Equity (ESG) UCITS ETF USD (dist) | 10.89 | |||
| HTWD.L | HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 3.29 | |||
| IDTW.L | iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 3.18 | |||
| HDEM.L | Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS ETF | 2.85 | |||
| EMVL.L | iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Acc) | 2.71 | |||
| ISDE.L | iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 2.70 | |||
| XDEX.L | Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Screened UCITS ETF 1C | 2.69 | |||
| ESEM.L | Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets Universal Screened UCITS ETF Acc | 2.62 | |||
| UC79.L | UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Emerging Markets Socially Responsible UCITS ETF (USD) A-dis | 2.60 | |||
| EXCS.L | iShares MSCI EM ex-China UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 2.57 | |||
| IEEM.L | iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist) | 2.06 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows IEEM.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 IEEM.L consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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