SPXX's Sortino Ratio of 1.45 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.45 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 14, 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.
SPXX Sortino Ratio Rank
SPXX ranks above 21.4% 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
SPXX Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows SPXX'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%): 1.55 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.55 to 2.78
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.78 or higher
- Top 1%: 8.73+
- Median: 2.26 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar mutual funds
The table compares Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund's Sortino Ratio with other mutual funds in the S&P 500 category across multiple time periods, showing how SPXX'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 Jul 14, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINX | SEI Institutional Investments Trust S&P 500 Index Fund | 2.44 | |||
| INDEX | CYBER HORNET S&P 500 | 2.43 | |||
| VIIIX | Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | 2.43 | |||
| PLFIX | Principal Large Cap S&P 500 Index Fund Institutional | 2.43 | |||
| VINIX | Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares | 2.43 | |||
| SSSYX | State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 2.43 | |||
| BSPGX | iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class G | 2.43 | |||
| VFIAX | Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.43 | |||
| WFSPX | iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class K | 2.43 | |||
| DSPIX | BNY Mellon Institutional S&P 500 Stock Index Fund | 2.43 | |||
| SPXX | Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund | 1.45 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows SPXX'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 SPXX consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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