VABS's Sortino Ratio of 2.70 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 2.70 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 24, 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.
VABS Sortino Ratio Rank
VABS ranks above 62.3% 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
VABS Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows VABS'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%): 1.29 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.29 to 3.08
- Green zone (top 25%): 3.08 or higher
- Top 1%: 14.64+
- Median: 2.29 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Mortgage Backed Securities category across multiple time periods, showing how VABS'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 24, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSD | Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 4.70 | |||
| LMBS | First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 4.37 | |||
| VABS | Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 2.70 | |||
| PMBS | PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund | 2.33 | |||
| DEED | First Trust TCW Securitized Plus ETF | 2.26 | |||
| JMBS | Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.18 | |||
| SPMB | SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 2.11 | |||
| OWNS | CCM Affordable Housing MBS ETF | 2.08 | |||
| VMBS | Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.08 | |||
| GNMA | iShares GNMA Bond ETF | 2.08 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows VABS'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 VABS consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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