BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund Class K (BCSKX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BCSKX
BCSKX charges 0.67% annually. Among mutual funds in the Commodities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BCSKX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2019 | BCSKX vs VCMDX | |
| DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 0.31% | Nov 8, 2010 | BCSKX vs DCMSX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 0.39% | Dec 20, 2018 | BCSKX vs FIFGX | |
| Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund | 0.59% | Mar 29, 2007 | BCSKX vs GCCIX | |
| PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund | 0.62% | Nov 14, 2016 | BCSKX vs PQCMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BCSKX
Among mutual funds in the Commodities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | 96 | Mar 25, 2009 | BCSKX vs FFGCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 96 | Oct 2, 2018 | BCSKX vs FIQRX | |
| BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | 96 | Oct 2, 2011 | BCSKX vs BICSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 96 | Mar 25, 2009 | BCSKX vs FFGIX | |
| Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund | 96 | Nov 29, 2010 | BCSKX vs BRCYX |
Top Performing BCSKX Alternatives (YTD)
BCSKX alternatives from the Commodities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydex Commodities Strategy Fund | 38.51% | May 24, 2005 | BCSKX vs RYMEX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 37.89% | Dec 20, 2018 | BCSKX vs FIFGX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy I2 | 30.92% | May 28, 2010 | BCSKX vs PCLPX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 29.48% | May 27, 2010 | BCSKX vs PCLIX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 29.30% | May 28, 2010 | BCSKX vs PCLAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BCSKX
BCSKX alternatives from the Commodities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | 12.83% | May 17, 2015 | BCSKX vs DBCMX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | 14.82% | May 25, 2011 | BCSKX vs EIPCX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 14.85% | May 25, 2011 | BCSKX vs EAPCX | |
| Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund | 15.19% | Mar 29, 2007 | BCSKX vs GCCIX | |
| Fidelity Commodity Strategy Fund | 15.28% | May 30, 2017 | BCSKX vs FYHTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BCSKX
BCSKX alternatives from the Commodities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | -7.93% | May 17, 2015 | BCSKX vs DBCMX | |
| Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | -8.92% | Jun 25, 2019 | BCSKX vs VCMDX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | -9.09% | May 25, 2011 | BCSKX vs EAPCX | |
| Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund | -9.10% | Nov 29, 2010 | BCSKX vs BRCYX | |
| Credit Suisse Trust Commodity Return Strategy Port... | -9.12% | Feb 27, 2006 | BCSKX vs CCRSX |
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