SDGIX's Sortino Ratio of 1.59 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.59 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 3, 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.
SDGIX Sortino Ratio Rank
SDGIX ranks above 14.7% 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
SDGIX Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows SDGIX's Sortino Ratio relative to all mutual funds on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better downside-adjusted returns.
- Red zone (bottom 25%): 2.08 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 2.08 to 3.61
- Green zone (top 25%): 3.61 or higher
- Top 1%: 9.19+
- Median: 2.99 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar mutual funds
The table compares BNY Mellon Global Fixed Income Fund's Sortino Ratio with other mutual funds in the Global Bonds category across multiple time periods, showing how SDGIX'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 3, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGFFX | Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fund | 6.58 | |||
| EAIIX | Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 4.93 | |||
| PRSNX | T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 4.84 | |||
| DFSHX | DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 4.46 | |||
| PYGSX | Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 4.17 | |||
| SAXIX | SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 3.50 | |||
| HFADX | Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund Class D | 3.23 | |||
| DAIOX | Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | 3.22 | |||
| HFAAX | Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund | 3.14 | |||
| SEBFX | Saturna Sustainable Bond Fund | 2.98 | |||
| SDGIX | BNY Mellon Global Fixed Income Fund | 1.59 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows SDGIX'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 SDGIX consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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