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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund (BSIVX) has returned -2.51% so far this year and 21.39% over the past 12 months.
BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund
- 1D
- -1.43%
- 1M
- -8.20%
- YTD
- -2.51%
- 6M
- -0.39%
- 1Y
- 21.39%
- 3Y*
- 11.60%
- 5Y*
- 2.87%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 2018, BSIVX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BSIVX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 20, 2018 at -15.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.33% | 0.82% | -8.20% | -2.51% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.55% | -5.30% | -6.82% | -2.35% | 5.38% | 5.38% | 1.71% | 7.16% | 3.10% | 1.77% | 0.99% | -0.59% | 12.68% |
| 2024 | -5.30% | 5.60% | 3.57% | -7.05% | 4.97% | -0.86% | 10.05% | -1.51% | 0.72% | -1.52% | 11.03% | -8.25% | 9.71% |
| 2023 | 9.72% | -1.72% | -4.78% | -1.74% | -0.98% | 8.14% | 6.03% | -5.03% | -5.94% | -6.80% | 9.07% | 13.86% | 18.42% |
| 2022 | -9.62% | 1.01% | 1.25% | -9.91% | 0.18% | -8.33% | 10.49% | -2.01% | -9.60% | 10.93% | 2.32% | -6.42% | -20.48% |
| 2021 | 4.99% | 6.22% | 0.96% | 2.11% | 0.20% | 1.87% | -3.60% | 2.19% | -2.95% | 4.22% | -4.18% | 1.99% | 14.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund has an annualized alpha of -4.92%, beta of 1.09, and R² of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 30, 2018.
- This fund participated in 126.30% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 105.83% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -4.92% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.09 and R² of 0.68, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -4.92%
- Beta
- 1.09
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 105.83%
- Downside Capture
- 126.30%
Expense Ratio
BSIVX has an expense ratio of 0.21%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BSIVX ranks 45 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 BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund (BSIVX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BSIVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.91 | 0.90 | +0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.40 | 1.39 | +0.01 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.21 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 1.40 | -0.09 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.96 | 6.61 | -1.65 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore BSIVX risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund provided a 4.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.88 | $0.42 | $0.34 | $1.74 | $0.55 | $0.69 | $3.18 |
Dividend yield | 4.19% | 4.09% | 7.44% | 3.69% | 3.33% | 13.30% | 4.19% | 6.04% | 33.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. 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 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.52 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.88 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.34 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $1.74 |
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 BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. 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 BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund was 41.76%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund drawdown is 11.02%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -41.76% | Jan 17, 2020 | 41 | Mar 18, 2020 | 163 | Nov 9, 2020 | 204 |
| -32.1% | Nov 9, 2021 | 152 | Jun 16, 2022 | 601 | Nov 6, 2024 | 753 |
| -27.49% | Nov 26, 2024 | 90 | Apr 8, 2025 | 107 | Sep 11, 2025 | 197 |
| -19.35% | Dec 20, 2018 | 3 | Dec 24, 2018 | 36 | Feb 15, 2019 | 39 |
| -11.02% | Jan 23, 2026 | 46 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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