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ZQQ.TO's Sortino Ratio of 1.52 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.52 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 17, 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.

ZQQ.TO Sortino Ratio Rank


ZQQ.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 33.433
Below Average

ZQQ.TO ranks above 33.4% 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

ZQQ.TO Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows ZQQ.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%): 1.16 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.16 to 2.72
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.72 or higher
  • Top 1%: 14.02+
  • Median: 2.02 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity (CAD Hedged)'s Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category across multiple time periods, showing how ZQQ.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 Jul 17, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
QQCI.TOInvesco NASDAQ 100 Income Advantage ETF2.55
QQCC.TOGlobal X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF2.36
QQCL.TOGlobal X Enhanced NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF2.35
QQQL.TOGlobal X Enhanced Nasdaq-100 Index ETF2.32
JEPQ.TOJPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income Active ETF2.30
XQQU.TOiShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF2.26
QQQX.TOGlobal X Nasdaq-100 Index ETF2.26
HXQ.TOHorizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF2.25
QQC.TOInvesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged2.25
QQQT.TOEvolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged2.24
ZQQ.TOBMO NASDAQ 100 Equity (CAD Hedged)1.52

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Historical Sortino Ratio

The chart shows ZQQ.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 ZQQ.TO consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.


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