SMMV's Sortino Ratio of 0.99 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 0.99 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 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.
SMMV Sortino Ratio Rank
SMMV ranks above 18.8% 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
SMMV Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows SMMV'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%): 1.30 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.30 to 3.34
- Green zone (top 25%): 3.34 or higher
- Top 1%: 12.72+
- Median: 2.40 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how SMMV'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 4, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBW | Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF | 3.92 | |||
| FYC | First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 3.45 | |||
| SCHA | Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 3.16 | |||
| SMMD | iShares Russell 2500 ETF | 2.96 | |||
| ESML | iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF | 2.95 | |||
| JPSE | JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 2.89 | |||
| BBMC | JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 2.86 | |||
| BKSE | BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 2.71 | |||
| CAFG | Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 2.63 | |||
| MMSC | First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF | 2.56 | |||
| SMMV | iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 0.99 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows SMMV'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 SMMV consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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