XHD.TO's Sortino Ratio of 0.58 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 0.58 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 25, 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.
XHD.TO Sortino Ratio Rank
XHD.TO ranks above 13.0% 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
XHD.TO Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows XHD.TO'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%): 1.27 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.27 to 2.90
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.90 or higher
- Top 1%: 14.73+
- Median: 2.15 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)'s Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend category across multiple time periods, showing how XHD.TO'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 25, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VDY.TO | Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 8.51 | |||
| TBNK.TO | TD Canadian Bank Dividend Index ETF | 7.55 | |||
| XDIV.TO | iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | 6.55 | |||
| FCCD.TO | Fidelity Canadian High Dividend Index ETF | 5.07 | |||
| KNGC.TO | Brompton Canadian Cash Flow Kings ETF | 4.63 | |||
| CWIN.TO | HAMILTON CHAMPIONS Enhanced Canadian Dividend ETF Class E Units | 4.18 | |||
| PDIV.TO | Purpose Enhanced Dividend Fund ETF | 3.82 | |||
| CNCL.TO | Global X Enhanced S&P/TSX 60 Covered Call ETF | 3.38 | |||
| VIDY.TO | Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 3.22 | |||
| ETSX.TO | Evolve S&P/TSX 60 Enhanced Yield Fund CAD Unhedged | 3.14 | |||
| XHD.TO | iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 0.58 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows XHD.TO'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 XHD.TO consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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