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ProFunds Semiconductor UltraSector Fund (SMPIX) Sortino Ratio: 2.16

SMPIX's Sortino Ratio of 2.16 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 2.16 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 1, 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.

SMPIX Sortino Ratio Rank


SMPIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 83.884
Exceptional

SMPIX ranks above 83.8% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, demonstrating exceptional downside-adjusted returns. 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

  • Suitable as a core holding given strong downside protection
  • Monitor rank changes to detect weakening downside characteristics
  • Exceptional risk-adjusted profile supports larger position sizes
  • Compare with category peers to assess whether strength is investment-specific or category-wide

SMPIX Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows SMPIX'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%): 1.02 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.02 to 1.91
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.91 or higher
  • Top 1%: 7.37+
  • Median: 1.45 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar mutual funds

The table compares ProFunds Semiconductor UltraSector Fund's Sortino Ratio with other mutual funds in the Leveraged Equities, Leveraged category across multiple time periods, showing how SMPIX'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 Apr 1, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
UBPIXProFunds UltraLatin America Fund2.60
DRCVXComstock Capital Value Fund2.53
UJPIXProFunds UltraJapan Fund2.34
PMPIXProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund2.27
SMPIXProFunds Semiconductor UltraSector Fund2.16
BIPIXProFunds Biotechnology UltraSector Fund1.89
ENPIXProFunds UltraSector Oil & Gas Fund1.82
RYJSXRydex Japan 2x Strategy Fund1.73
UTPIXProFunds Utilities UltraSector Fund1.56
IDPIXProFunds Industrial Ultra Sector Fund1.42

S&P 500 Index

How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

The chart shows SMPIX'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 SMPIX consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.


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Explore SMPIX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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