USMF's Sortino Ratio of 0.96 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 0.96 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Aug 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.
USMF Sortino Ratio Rank
USMF ranks above 25.5% 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
USMF Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows USMF'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%): 1.00 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.00 to 2.70
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.70 or higher
- Top 1%: 13.80+
- Median: 2.01 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares WisdomTree US Multifactor Fund's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities, Multi-factor category across multiple time periods, showing how USMF'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 Aug 4, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VFMF | Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF | 4.55 | |||
| VSMV | VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF | 3.68 | |||
| CTEF | Castellan Targeted Equity ETF | 3.57 | |||
| MFUS | PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 3.28 | |||
| LSAF | LeaderShares AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF | 3.23 | |||
| SRHQ | SRH U.S. Quality ETF | 3.20 | |||
| QVMS | Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 3.17 | |||
| ETHO | Amplify Etho Climate Leadership U.S. ETF | 3.16 | |||
| FDLS | Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF | 3.08 | |||
| JPME | JPMorgan Diversified Return US Mid Cap Equity ETF | 3.05 | |||
| USMF | WisdomTree US Multifactor Fund | 0.96 |
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Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows USMF'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 USMF consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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