BlackRock High Equity Income Fund (BMCIX) Alternatives
BlackRock High Equity Income Fund (BMCIX) belongs to the Derivative Income category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BMCIX. 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 BMCIX
BMCIX charges 0.85% annually. Among mutual funds in the Derivative Income category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BMCIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund | 0.44% | Feb 24, 2016 | BMCIX vs PUTW | |
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 0.45% | Nov 2, 2021 | BMCIX vs USG | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund Class I | 0.63% | Aug 31, 2018 | BMCIX vs JEPIX | |
| Shelton Equity Income Fund | 0.72% | Sep 3, 1996 | BMCIX vs EQTIX | |
| Cullen Enhanced Equity Income Fund | 0.75% | Dec 14, 2015 | BMCIX vs ENHNX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BMCIX
Among mutual funds in the Derivative Income 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund | 89 | Apr 27, 2004 | BMCIX vs CII | |
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 83 | Nov 2, 2021 | BMCIX vs USG | |
| Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Pr... | 78 | Jan 30, 2008 | BMCIX vs GIDHX | |
| WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund | 72 | Feb 24, 2016 | BMCIX vs PUTW | |
| Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund | 57 | Feb 27, 2007 | BMCIX vs NIE |
Top Performing BMCIX Alternatives (YTD)
BMCIX alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 6.85% | Nov 2, 2021 | BMCIX vs USG | |
| Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund | 4.35% | Oct 29, 2009 | BMCIX vs MENYX | |
| Cullen Enhanced Equity Income Fund | 3.20% | Dec 14, 2015 | BMCIX vs ENHNX | |
| Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Pr... | 1.85% | Jan 30, 2008 | BMCIX vs GIDHX | |
| The Covered Bridge Fund | 0.83% | Sep 30, 2013 | BMCIX vs TCBIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BMCIX
BMCIX alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Covered Bridge Fund | 13.05% | Sep 30, 2013 | BMCIX vs TCBIX | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund Class A | 13.68% | Aug 31, 2018 | BMCIX vs JEPAX | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund Class I | 13.70% | Aug 31, 2018 | BMCIX vs JEPIX | |
| Cullen Enhanced Equity Income Fund | 13.94% | Dec 14, 2015 | BMCIX vs ENHNX | |
| CBOE Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Inco... | 14.28% | Sep 10, 2017 | BMCIX vs KNGLX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BMCIX
BMCIX alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund | -9.90% | Feb 24, 2016 | BMCIX vs PUTW | |
| The Covered Bridge Fund | -10.24% | Sep 30, 2013 | BMCIX vs TCBIX | |
| Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Pr... | -10.38% | Jan 30, 2008 | BMCIX vs GIDHX | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund Class A | -10.43% | Aug 31, 2018 | BMCIX vs JEPAX | |
| Shelton Equity Income Fund | -10.43% | Sep 3, 1996 | BMCIX vs EQTIX |
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Often Compared With BMCIX
What investors most often compare with BMCIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 42 | 1.08% | Dec 1, 2006 | BMCIX vs XMHQ | |
| Blackrock Advantage Large Cap Income ETF | Derivative Income | 70 | -1.60% | Sep 26, 2023 | BMCIX vs BALI | |
| Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 77 | 8.28% | Mar 30, 2005 | BMCIX vs SVAIX | |
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | Derivative Income | 80 | 2.01% | Dec 13, 2016 | BMCIX vs DIVO | |
| Invesco Income Advantage U.S. Fund | Derivative Income | 42 | -5.39% | Mar 30, 2006 | BMCIX vs SCAUX | |
| Catalyst Nasdaq-100 Hedged Equity Fund | Derivative Income | 38 | -7.05% | Dec 30, 2013 | BMCIX vs CLPAX |
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