SKSEX's Sortino Ratio of 1.99 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.99 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 26, 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.
SKSEX Sortino Ratio Rank
SKSEX ranks above 33.1% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-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
- Returns may not adequately compensate for downside risk taken
- Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
- Explore higher-ranked investments with better downside protection
- Assess whether downside exposure aligns with your portfolio goals
SKSEX Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows SKSEX'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%): 1.69 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.69 to 2.95
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.95 or higher
- Top 1%: 8.86+
- Median: 2.39 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar mutual funds
The table compares AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund's Sortino Ratio with other mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how SKSEX'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 26, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWSIX | Keeley Small Cap Fund Class Institutional | 4.01 | |||
| WESCX | TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 4.00 | |||
| MOPIX | MainStay WMC Small Companies Fund | 3.90 | |||
| RIVSX | River Oak Discovery Fund | 3.61 | |||
| IPSIX | Voya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio | 3.48 | |||
| STSCX | Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap Value Fund | 3.46 | |||
| RYOTX | Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 3.44 | |||
| JESIX | John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Small Cap Index Trust | 3.37 | |||
| GQSCX | Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 3.36 | |||
| KCSIX | Knights of Columbus Small Cap Fund | 3.35 | |||
| SKSEX | AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund | 1.99 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows SKSEX'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 SKSEX consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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