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Columbia U.S. High Yield ETF (NJNK) Sortino Ratio: 2.03

NJNK's Sortino Ratio of 2.03 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 2.03 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.

NJNK Sortino Ratio Rank


NJNK Sortino Ratio Rank: 77.277
Above Average

NJNK ranks above 77.2% 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

NJNK Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows NJNK'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%: 9.68+
  • Median: 1.39 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Columbia U.S. High Yield ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category across multiple time periods, showing how NJNK'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
IBHEiShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF4.18
THYAgility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF2.79
BSJQInvesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF2.68
LDRHiShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladder ETF2.61
BRHYiShares High Yield Active ETF2.50
BSJRInvesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF2.48
GTOHInvesco Short Duration High Yield ETF2.45
PSHPGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF2.42
PHYDPutnam ESG High Yield ETF -2.36
PHYLPGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF2.35
NJNKColumbia U.S. High Yield ETF2.03

S&P 500 Index

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Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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Explore NJNK risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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