BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund Class K (BCSKX) belongs to the Commodities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BCSKX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BCSKX
BCSKX charges 0.67% annually. There are 7 mutual funds in the Commodities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.16%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | 0.16% | 2.40B | Jun 2019 | BCSKX vs VCMDX | |
| DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 0.31% | 1.36B | Nov 2010 | BCSKX vs DCMSX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 0.39% | — | Dec 2018 | BCSKX vs FIFGX | |
| Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund | 0.59% | — | Mar 2007 | BCSKX vs GCCIX | |
| PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund | 0.62% | — | Nov 2016 | BCSKX vs PQCMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BCSKX
BCSKX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 86. There are 5 mutual funds in the Commodities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | 88 | — | Mar 2009 | BCSKX vs FFGCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 88 | — | Oct 2018 | BCSKX vs FIQRX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 87 | — | Mar 2009 | BCSKX vs FFGIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 87 | — | Mar 2009 | BCSKX vs FFGAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 86 | — | Mar 2009 | BCSKX vs FFGTX |
Top Performing BCSKX Alternatives (YTD)
BCSKX is at 17.91% YTD. There are 30 mutual funds in the Commodities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.94%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 42.94% | — | Dec 2018 | BCSKX vs FIFGX | |
| Rydex Commodities Strategy Fund | 36.88% | — | May 2005 | BCSKX vs RYMEX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 34.31% | — | May 2010 | BCSKX vs PCLIX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy I2 | 34.17% | — | May 2010 | BCSKX vs PCLPX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 34.00% | — | May 2010 | BCSKX vs PCLAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BCSKX
BCSKX has 15.06% 1-year volatility. There are 6 mutual funds in the Commodities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | 14.36% | — | May 2011 | BCSKX vs EIPCX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 14.37% | — | May 2011 | BCSKX vs EAPCX | |
| Fidelity Commodity Strategy Fund | 14.41% | — | May 2017 | BCSKX vs FYHTX | |
| Fidelity Series Commodity Strategy Fund | 14.56% | — | Oct 2009 | BCSKX vs FCSSX | |
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | 14.67% | — | May 2015 | BCSKX vs DBCMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BCSKX
BCSKX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.62%. No mutual funds in the Commodities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -11.71%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | -11.71% | — | Oct 2011 | BCSKX vs BICSX | |
| Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund | -11.97% | — | Jun 2012 | BCSKX vs CCSZX | |
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | -11.98% | — | May 2015 | BCSKX vs DBCMX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | -12.19% | — | May 2011 | BCSKX vs EIPCX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | -12.23% | — | May 2011 | BCSKX vs EAPCX |
Other Mutual Funds from BlackRock
The 10 most viewed BlackRock mutual funds shown here include ECAT, WFSPX, BDMIX and span 10 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust | Tactical Allocation, Derivative Income, ESG | 29 | 10.45% | — | Sep 2021 | BCSKX vs ECAT | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class K | S&P 500 | 63 | 9.34% | — | Jul 1993 | BCSKX vs WFSPX | |
| BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund Class ... | Equity Market Neutral | 97 | 12.04% | — | Dec 2012 | BCSKX vs BDMIX | |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund - Institutional... | Target Retirement Date | 70 | 11.03% | — | May 2011 | BCSKX vs LIVIX | |
| BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust | Derivative Income | 64 | 8.08% | — | Aug 2005 | BCSKX vs BDJ | |
| BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Investor A | Technology Equities | 30 | 22.08% | — | May 2000 | BCSKX vs BGSAX | |
| BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund Invest... | Equity Market Neutral | 97 | 11.82% | — | Dec 2012 | BCSKX vs BDMAX | |
| BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Clas... | Total Bond Market | 64 | 1.03% | — | Feb 2008 | BCSKX vs BSIIX | |
| BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 87 | 15.65% | — | Nov 1988 | BCSKX vs MADVX | |
| BlackRock High Yield K | High Yield Bonds | 78 | 1.22% | — | Jan 2001 | BCSKX vs BRHYX |
Often Compared With BCSKX
Investors most often compare BCSKX with ARCNX, BRCYX, PCRPX. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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