Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation (VX6F.DE) Sortino Ratio: 0.10
VX6F.DE's Sortino Ratio of 0.10 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 0.10 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 3, 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.
VX6F.DE Sortino Ratio Rank
VX6F.DE ranks above 10.1% 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
VX6F.DE Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows VX6F.DE'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%): 0.80 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.80 to 2.00
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.00 or higher
- Top 1%: 10.80+
- Median: 1.42 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Government Bonds category across multiple time periods, showing how VX6F.DE'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 3, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SXRL.DE | iShares USD Treasury Bond 3-7yr UCITS ETF (Acc) | 1.77 | |||
| 2B7S.DE | iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF EUR Hedged Acc | 1.55 | |||
| SXRM.DE | iShares USD Treasury Bond 7-10yr UCITS ETF (Acc) | 1.06 | |||
| CBU0.DE | iShares Core GBP Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (EUR Hedged) Acc | 0.77 | |||
| VX6F.DE | Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation | 0.10 | |||
| SPP3.DE | SPDR Bloomberg 3-7 Year US Treasury Bond UCITS ETF | 0.01 | |||
| SPP7.DE | SPDR Bloomberg 7-10 Year US Treasury Bond UCITS ETF | 0.01 | |||
| UEFI.DE | UBS ETF (LU) Bloomberg US 7-10 Year Treasury Bond UCITS ETF (USD) A-dis | -0.08 | |||
| QDVP.DE | iShares US Mortgage Backed Securities UCITS ETF | -0.10 | |||
| SPPX.DE | SPDR Bloomberg 10+ Year US Treasury Bond UCITS ETF | -0.20 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows VX6F.DE'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 VX6F.DE consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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