BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX) 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 BICSX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BICSX
BICSX charges 0.72% annually. There are 9 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% | 2.60B | Jun 2019 | BICSX vs VCMDX | |
| DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 0.31% | 1.29B | Nov 2010 | BICSX vs DCMSX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 0.39% | — | Dec 2018 | BICSX vs FIFGX | |
| Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund | 0.59% | — | Mar 2007 | BICSX vs GCCIX | |
| PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund | 0.62% | — | Nov 2016 | BICSX vs PQCMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BICSX
BICSX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 71. There are 12 mutual funds in the Commodities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 79.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | 79 | — | May 2015 | BICSX vs DBCMX | |
| Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | 77 | — | Mar 2009 | BICSX vs FFGCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | 77 | — | Oct 2018 | BICSX vs FIQRX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | 77 | — | May 2011 | BICSX vs EIPCX | |
| Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund | 76 | — | Jun 2012 | BICSX vs CCSZX |
Top Performing BICSX Alternatives (YTD)
BICSX is at 14.78% YTD. There are 34 mutual funds in the Commodities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 40.77% | — | Dec 2018 | BICSX vs FIFGX | |
| Rydex Commodities Strategy Fund | 33.21% | — | May 2005 | BICSX vs RYMEX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 32.22% | — | May 2010 | BICSX vs PCLIX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy I2 | 32.20% | — | May 2010 | BICSX vs PCLPX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 31.95% | — | May 2010 | BICSX vs PCLAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BICSX
BICSX has 15.03% 1-year volatility. There are 8 mutual funds in the Commodities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Commodity Strategy Fund | 14.14% | — | May 2017 | BICSX vs FYHTX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | 14.25% | — | May 2011 | BICSX vs EIPCX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 14.27% | — | May 2011 | BICSX vs EAPCX | |
| Fidelity Series Commodity Strategy Fund | 14.30% | — | Sep 2009 | BICSX vs FCSSX | |
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | 14.46% | — | May 2015 | BICSX vs DBCMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BICSX
BICSX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.71%. There is 1 mutual fund in the Commodities category with a shallower 1-year drawdown, going as shallow as -11.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund Class K | -11.62% | — | Oct 2011 | BICSX vs BCSKX | |
| Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund | -11.97% | — | Jun 2012 | BICSX vs CCSZX | |
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | -11.98% | — | May 2015 | BICSX vs DBCMX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | -12.19% | — | May 2011 | BICSX vs EIPCX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | -12.23% | — | May 2011 | BICSX vs EAPCX |
Other Mutual Funds from BlackRock
The 10 most viewed BlackRock mutual funds shown here include ECAT, WFSPX, BDMIX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust | Tactical Allocation, Derivative Income, ESG | 40 | 14.87% | — | Sep 2021 | BICSX vs ECAT | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class K | S&P 500 | 68 | 11.30% | — | Jul 1993 | BICSX vs WFSPX | |
| BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund Class ... | Equity Market Neutral | 96 | 11.80% | — | Dec 2012 | BICSX vs BDMIX | |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 68 | 12.25% | — | May 2011 | BICSX vs LIVIX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | 11.70% | — | Dec 1991 | BICSX vs FASGX | |
| AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | Systematic Trend | 55 | 9.82% | — | Jul 2010 | BICSX vs ASFYX | |
| BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund | Derivative Income | 43 | 6.43% | — | Aug 2005 | BICSX vs BDJ | |
| BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Investor A | Technology Equities | 41 | 31.15% | — | Apr 2000 | BICSX vs BGSAX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 80 | 7.36% | — | Oct 2007 | BICSX vs FFANX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 85% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 76 | 13.91% | — | Sep 1999 | BICSX vs FAMRX |
Often Compared With BICSX
Investors most often compare BICSX with LCSIX, HARD, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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