PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - March (MRCP) Sortino Ratio: 1.79
MRCP's Sortino Ratio of 1.79 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.79 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.
MRCP Sortino Ratio Rank
MRCP ranks above 69.4% 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
MRCP Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows MRCP'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 PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - March's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Options Trading category across multiple time periods, showing how MRCP'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.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPR | Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To April 2026 | 2.79 | |||
| FLJJ | Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ETF | 2.69 | |||
| EOCT | Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October | 2.67 | |||
| QFLR | Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | 2.61 | |||
| XAPR | FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 2.48 | |||
| DMAR | FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 2.45 | |||
| IDEC | Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - December | 2.31 | |||
| AJUL | Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To July 2026 | 2.28 | |||
| YSEP | FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September | 2.26 | |||
| JULW | AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Jul ETF | 2.24 | |||
| MRCP | PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - March | 1.79 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows MRCP'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 MRCP consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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