VBR's Sortino Ratio of 2.52 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 2.52 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.
VBR Sortino Ratio Rank
VBR ranks above 50.2% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating moderate downside protection relative to peers. 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 are proportional to downside risk—neither strong nor weak
- Evaluate whether downside volatility aligns with your risk tolerance
- Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category
- Monitor rank direction to identify improving or deteriorating trends
VBR Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows VBR'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%): 1.36 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.36 to 3.43
- Green zone (top 25%): 3.43 or higher
- Top 1%: 13.12+
- Median: 2.47 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how VBR'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPSV | Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 3.84 | |||
| BSVO | EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 3.50 | |||
| IWN | iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 3.28 | |||
| SMCF | Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | 3.27 | |||
| MYLD | Cambria Micro And Smallcap Shareholder Yield ETF | 3.26 | |||
| VTWV | Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 3.24 | |||
| SVAL | iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF | 3.20 | |||
| RZV | Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 3.14 | |||
| USVM | VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 3.14 | |||
| FYT | First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 3.09 | |||
| VBR | Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 2.52 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows VBR'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 VBR consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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