Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB) Sortino Ratio: 1.23
VCEB's Sortino Ratio of 1.23 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.23 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 2, 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.
VCEB Sortino Ratio Rank
VCEB ranks above 41.4% 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
VCEB Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows VCEB'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%): 0.81 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.81 to 2.03
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.03 or higher
- Top 1%: 9.96+
- Median: 1.44 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Corporate Bonds, ESG category across multiple time periods, showing how VCEB'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 Apr 2, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PULT | Putnam ESG Ultra Short ETF | 15.30 | |||
| IBDR | iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 9.50 | |||
| BSCQ | Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 8.88 | |||
| FLDR | Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 6.66 | |||
| BSCR | Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 4.95 | |||
| IBDS | iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF | 4.68 | |||
| SPSB | SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.62 | |||
| SLQD | iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 3.67 | |||
| IBDT | iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term Corporate ETF | 3.36 | |||
| GSIG | Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate 1-5 Year Bond ETF | 3.31 | |||
| VCEB | Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF | 1.23 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows VCEB'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 VCEB consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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