QQLV's Sortino Ratio of 0.58 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 0.58 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Aug 4, 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.
QQLV Sortino Ratio Rank
QQLV ranks above 17.5% 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
QQLV Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows QQLV'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%): 1.00 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.00 to 2.71
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.71 or higher
- Top 1%: 14.05+
- Median: 2.01 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares Invesco QQQ Low Volatility ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Low Volatility category across multiple time periods, showing how QQLV'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 Aug 4, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVHI | Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF | 5.30 | |||
| FLLV | Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 4.66 | |||
| CIL | VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 3.80 | |||
| VSMV | VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF | 3.68 | |||
| SMLV | SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 3.34 | |||
| CDL | VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatility Wtd ETF | 3.31 | |||
| CDC | VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF | 3.29 | |||
| QLV | FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 3.13 | |||
| CSB | VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatility Wtd ETF | 2.80 | |||
| FDLO | Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF | 2.74 | |||
| QQLV | Invesco QQQ Low Volatility ETF | 0.58 |
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Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows QQLV'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 QQLV consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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