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Mackenzie International Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (QDXH.TO) Sortino Ratio: 1.36

QDXH.TO's Sortino Ratio of 1.36 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.36 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.

QDXH.TO Sortino Ratio Rank


QDXH.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 48.448
Average

QDXH.TO ranks above 48.4% 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

QDXH.TO Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows QDXH.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%): 0.79 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.79 to 2.02
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.02 or higher
  • Top 1%: 9.64+
  • Median: 1.43 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Mackenzie International Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)'s Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the International Equity category across multiple time periods, showing how QDXH.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 Apr 1, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
VXM.TOCI Morningstar International Value CAD Hedged3.56
FCIM.NEOFidelity International Momentum Index ETF2.80
FLVI.NEOFranklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF2.70
KNGX.TOBrompton International Cash Flow Kings ETF2.69
VI.TOVanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (CAD-hedged)2.33
VIU.TOVanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF2.11
THE.TOTD International Equity CAD Hedged Index ETF1.90
ZDI.TOBMO International Dividend ETF1.86
TPE.TOTD International Equity Index ETF1.78
ZDM.TOBMO MSCI EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF1.76
QDXH.TOMackenzie International Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)1.36

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How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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