RLY's Sortino Ratio of 2.94 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 2.94 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 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.
RLY Sortino Ratio Rank
RLY ranks above 73.6% 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
RLY Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows RLY'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%): 1.28 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.28 to 2.91
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.91 or higher
- Top 1%: 14.95+
- Median: 2.15 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Hedge Fund category across multiple time periods, showing how RLY'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 25, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRGR | Proshares Merger ETF | 4.46 | |||
| RLY | SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 2.94 | |||
| WTMF | WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 2.84 | |||
| ARB | AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF | 2.57 | |||
| FMF | First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 2.55 | |||
| SHUS | Syntax Stratified U.S. Total Market Hedged ETF | 2.42 | |||
| GDMA | Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | 2.33 | |||
| QTR | Global X NASDAQ 100 Tail Risk ETF | 2.26 | |||
| ADME | Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | 2.13 | |||
| RPAR | RPAR Risk Parity ETF | 2.05 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows RLY'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 RLY consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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