VEGI's Sortino Ratio of 1.51 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.51 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 5, 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.
VEGI Sortino Ratio Rank
VEGI ranks above 28.5% 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
VEGI Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows VEGI'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%): 1.33 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.33 to 3.32
- Green zone (top 25%): 3.32 or higher
- Top 1%: 12.69+
- Median: 2.40 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how VEGI'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 5, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQRR | ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 4.31 | |||
| RDIV | Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 3.34 | |||
| QVAL | Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | 3.34 | |||
| DVLU | First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | 3.22 | |||
| DXUV | Dimensional US Vector Equity ETF | 3.16 | |||
| IMCV | iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 3.16 | |||
| FAB | First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 3.10 | |||
| VOE | Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 3.09 | |||
| COWZ | Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF | 3.05 | |||
| IWS | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | 3.04 | |||
| VEGI | iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 1.51 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows VEGI'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 VEGI consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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