- ISIN
- US00888Y5087
- Issuer
- Invesco
- Inception Date
- Nov 29, 2010
- Category
- Commodities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Commodity
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Performance
BRCYX Performance Chart
Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund (BRCYX) is up 21.2% since the beginning of the year. BRCYX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BRCYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,687.
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Returns By Period
Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund (BRCYX) has returned 21.23% so far this year and 34.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BRCYX has returned 6.81% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund
- 1D
- -1.66%
- 1M
- -9.51%
- YTD
- 21.23%
- 6M
- 21.41%
- 1Y
- 34.02%
- 3Y*
- 14.82%
- 5Y*
- 11.03%
- 10Y*
- 6.81%
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%
BRCYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 30, 2010, BRCYX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 21.4 years.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Mar 2026 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -18.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BRCYX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2022 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -6.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.35% | 5.54% | 12.04% | 4.91% | -2.94% | -7.07% | 21.23% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.66% | -0.74% | 3.26% | -4.02% | 0.15% | 2.39% | 1.31% | 2.59% | 2.25% | 3.30% | 2.66% | 0.81% | 18.82% |
| 2024 | 2.77% | -1.35% | 4.70% | 0.87% | 0.00% | 0.29% | -3.01% | -0.30% | 3.26% | 0.14% | -1.15% | -0.43% | 5.70% |
| 2023 | 2.44% | -5.19% | 0.89% | -1.17% | -4.45% | 2.64% | 5.75% | 0.43% | -0.00% | -0.85% | -0.00% | -3.15% | -3.15% |
| 2022 | 4.65% | 4.85% | 4.49% | 2.95% | 1.67% | -7.16% | 0.51% | -1.01% | -8.13% | 3.73% | 2.40% | -0.22% | 7.94% |
| 2021 | 2.30% | 6.45% | -1.84% | 5.91% | 4.18% | -1.95% | 1.36% | -1.96% | 0.37% | 2.24% | -4.26% | 5.87% | 19.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.04%, beta of 0.24, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 30, 2010.
- This fund participated in 56.40% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 31.72% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.24 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.08 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.08 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
- -0.04%
- Beta
- 0.24
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 31.72%
- Downside Capture
- 56.40%
Expense Ratio
BRCYX has a high expense ratio of 1.06%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BRCYX ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund (BRCYX) 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.
| BRCYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.62 | 2.78 | -0.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.86 | 12.44 | -1.57 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund provided a 11.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.94 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.32 | $0.24 | $0.69 | $1.18 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 11.31% | 13.71% | 4.95% | 3.71% | 9.93% | 16.64% | 0.00% | 0.91% | 0.25% | 0.01% | 2.74% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy 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 | $0.94 | $0.94 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.69 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $1.18 |
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 Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy 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 Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund was 60.05%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 1457 trading sessions.
The current Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund drawdown is 13.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -60.05%Mar 2020 | 8y 6mo | 5y 9mo | 14y 4moSep 2011 - Jan 2026 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.03%Jun 2026 | 1mo 5d | — | 1mo 10dMay 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.10%Feb 2026 | 3d | 28d | 1mo 1dJan 2026 - Mar 2026 |
2011 pullback2011 | -8.32%Jun 2011 | 1mo 26d | 1mo 27d | 3mo 23dMay 2011 - Aug 2011 |
2011 pullback2011 | -6.48%Mar 2011 | 8d | 22d | 1moMar 2011 - Apr 2011 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BRCYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.05% | -56.78% | -3.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.03% | -9.10% | -3.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.03% | -18.90% | +5.87% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.42% | -25.43% | +5.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.09% | -33.92% | -4.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.03% | -1.80% | -11.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -27.15% | -10.71% | -16.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.16% | 2.03% | +1.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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