PBD.TO's Sortino Ratio of 0.61 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 0.61 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 25, 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.
PBD.TO Sortino Ratio Rank
PBD.TO ranks above 18.8% 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
PBD.TO Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows PBD.TO'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%): 0.95 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.95 to 2.45
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.45 or higher
- Top 1%: 13.66+
- Median: 1.78 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares Purpose Total Return Bond Fund's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Multisector Bonds, Corporate Bonds, High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed category across multiple time periods, showing how PBD.TO'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 25, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQO.TO | RBC Target 2026 Corporate Bond Index ETF | 7.08 | |||
| CBNK.TO | Mulvihill Canadian Bank Enhanced Yield ETF | 6.57 | |||
| PDF.TO | Purpose Core Dividend Fund | 5.81 | |||
| SYLD.TO | Purpose Strategic Yield Fund | 4.78 | |||
| RQP.TO | RBC Target 2027 Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF | 4.29 | |||
| RPDH.TO | RBC Quant European Dividend Leaders CAD Hedged ETF | 4.19 | |||
| PRA.TO | Purpose Diversified Real Asset Fund | 4.13 | |||
| CROP.TO | Purpose Credit Opportunities Fund | 4.10 | |||
| RIRA.TO | Russell Investments Real Assets | 4.03 | |||
| CFRN.TO | CIBC Active Investment Grade Floating Rate Bond ETF | 3.56 | |||
| PBD.TO | Purpose Total Return Bond Fund | 0.61 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows PBD.TO'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 PBD.TO consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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