QQWZ's Sortino Ratio of 2.65 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 2.65 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 24, 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.
QQWZ Sortino Ratio Rank
QQWZ ranks above 60.8% 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
QQWZ Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows QQWZ'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%): 1.29 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.29 to 3.01
- Green zone (top 25%): 3.01 or higher
- Top 1%: 14.35+
- Median: 2.24 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares Pacer Cash COWZ 100-Nasdaq 100 Rotator ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Nasdaq-100, Tactical Allocation category across multiple time periods, showing how QQWZ'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 Jun 24, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAPR | Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 6.03 | |||
| PQAP | PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 6.02 | |||
| QMAR | FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 4.77 | |||
| PBQQ | PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF | 3.85 | |||
| QCAP | FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 3.76 | |||
| NJUL | Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - July | 3.64 | |||
| LEXI | Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | 3.56 | |||
| QCJL | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 3.52 | |||
| FTQI | First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 3.52 | |||
| BUFQ | FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | 3.32 | |||
| QQWZ | Pacer Cash COWZ 100-Nasdaq 100 Rotator ETF | 2.65 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows QQWZ'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 QQWZ consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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