UTES's Sortino Ratio of 0.64 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 0.64 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.
UTES Sortino Ratio Rank
UTES ranks above 13.7% 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
UTES Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows UTES'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%): 1.31 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.31 to 3.34
- Green zone (top 25%): 3.34 or higher
- Top 1%: 12.94+
- Median: 2.40 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Utilities Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how UTES'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELFY | ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 3.33 | |||
| PAVE | Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 2.82 | |||
| ECLN | First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 2.68 | |||
| ZAP | Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 2.62 | |||
| POWR | iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 2.41 | |||
| GII | SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 1.99 | |||
| NFRA | FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund | 1.89 | |||
| PSCU | Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF | 1.72 | |||
| JXI | iShares Global Utilities ETF | 1.65 | |||
| FXU | First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 1.45 | |||
| UTES | Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | 0.64 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows UTES'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 UTES consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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