USDV.L's Sortino Ratio of 3.04 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 3.04 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.
USDV.L Sortino Ratio Rank
USDV.L ranks above 79.2% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating above-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
- Above-average downside protection with room for improvement
- Compare against category peers to gauge relative positioning
- Monitor for movement toward top tier or decline toward median
- Consider pairing with top-tier holdings to improve portfolio risk profile
USDV.L Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows USDV.L'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%): 1.33 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.33 to 2.95
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.95 or higher
- Top 1%: 14.88+
- Median: 2.22 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF Dis's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend category across multiple time periods, showing how USDV.L'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPS.L | First Trust Capital Strength UCITS ETF Acc | 139.68 | |||
| VHYL.L | Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF USD Distributing | 4.76 | |||
| WQDS.L | iShares MSCI World Quality Dividend ESG UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 4.61 | |||
| TDGB.L | VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Leaders UCITS ETF | 4.47 | |||
| VHYG.L | Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | 4.46 | |||
| HSUS.L | HSBC USA Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF USD | 4.22 | |||
| FEX.L | First Trust US Large Cap Core AlphaDEX® UCITS ETF Class A USD | 4.14 | |||
| USFM.L | UBS ETF (IE) MSCI USA Select Factor Mix UCITS ETF (USD) A-dis | 4.08 | |||
| FGQD.L | Fidelity Global Quality Income ETF | 3.83 | |||
| FEXU.L | First Trust US Large Cap Core AlphaDEX UCITS ETF | 3.65 | |||
| USDV.L | SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF Dis | 3.04 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows USDV.L'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 USDV.L consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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