- ISIN
- US09532K1034
- CUSIP
- 09532K103
- Issuer
- Blue Chip Investor Fund
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 2001
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
BCIFX Performance Chart
Blue Chip Investor Fund (BCIFX) is up 2.0% since the beginning of the year. BCIFX is currently trading at $236 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BCIFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,344.
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Returns By Period
Blue Chip Investor Fund (BCIFX) has returned 2.04% so far this year and 16.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BCIFX has returned 7.51% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Blue Chip Investor Fund
- 1D
- 0.45%
- 1M
- -0.74%
- YTD
- 2.04%
- 6M
- 1.37%
- 1Y
- 16.29%
- 3Y*
- 10.87%
- 5Y*
- 6.09%
- 10Y*
- 7.51%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BCIFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 2001, BCIFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.61%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.5 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +16.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BCIFX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 27, 2025 with a return of +132.2%, while the worst single day was Jan 28, 2025 at -38.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.58% | -0.83% | -6.03% | 8.11% | 0.74% | -0.05% | 2.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.81% | 1.25% | -2.90% | -2.79% | 2.90% | 1.78% | -0.55% | 5.15% | -0.04% | 1.73% | 4.91% | 0.53% | 15.39% |
| 2024 | 1.93% | 6.00% | 4.27% | -5.68% | 5.13% | -0.79% | 5.10% | 1.97% | -2.39% | -1.66% | 8.65% | -13.10% | 7.64% |
| 2023 | 6.66% | -3.12% | -1.20% | 4.94% | -2.69% | 8.13% | 3.39% | 0.51% | -2.90% | -5.77% | 6.87% | 3.78% | 18.88% |
| 2022 | -2.57% | -2.48% | 3.87% | -7.95% | 0.77% | -10.80% | 8.13% | -5.74% | -9.96% | 10.22% | 6.37% | -5.13% | -16.65% |
| 2021 | -0.04% | 8.68% | 7.37% | 5.37% | 2.97% | -1.76% | -0.05% | 1.83% | -3.90% | 5.76% | -3.65% | 4.31% | 29.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
Blue Chip Investor Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.11%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 2001.
- This fund participated in 97.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.23% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.24 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.11%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.24
- Upside Capture
- 89.23%
- Downside Capture
- 97.36%
Expense Ratio
BCIFX has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BCIFX ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Blue Chip Investor Fund (BCIFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BCIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.74 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.87 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.37 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.51 | 2.78 | -1.28 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.22 | 12.44 | -7.22 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Blue Chip Investor Fund provided a 3.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.26 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.26 | $7.26 | $0.66 | $9.02 | $2.82 | $2.66 | $0.22 | $2.13 | $8.07 | $10.53 | $9.93 | $9.22 |
Dividend yield | 3.07% | 3.14% | 0.32% | 4.68% | 1.66% | 1.29% | 0.14% | 1.23% | 5.58% | 5.84% | 6.18% | 6.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Blue Chip Investor Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.26 | $7.26 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.66 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.02 | $9.02 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.82 | $2.82 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.66 | $2.66 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Blue Chip Investor Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Blue Chip Investor Fund was 62.12%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Blue Chip Investor Fund drawdown is 50.52%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -62.12%Apr 2025 | 2mo 10d | — | 1y 4moJan 2025 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.83%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 2moOct 2007 - Jan 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.69%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 11mo 8d | 3y 27dJan 2018 - Feb 2021 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -34.82%Oct 2002 | 5mo 20d | 1y 3mo | 1y 9moApr 2002 - Jan 2004 |
Bear market2022 | -26.69%Sep 2022 | 10mo 25d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BCIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.12% | -56.78% | -5.34% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.01% | -9.10% | -1.91% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -62.12% | -18.90% | -43.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -62.12% | -25.43% | -36.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -62.12% | -33.92% | -28.20% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -50.52% | -1.80% | -48.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.14% | -10.71% | -1.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.17% | 2.03% | +1.14% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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