- ISIN
- US77954Q4038
- CUSIP
- 77954Q403
- Issuer
- T. Rowe Price
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mega-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
TBCIX Performance Chart
T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class (TBCIX) is up 1.9% since the beginning of the year. TBCIX is currently trading at $216 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TBCIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,788.
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Returns By Period
T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class (TBCIX) has returned 1.88% so far this year and 18.56% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, TBCIX has achieved an annualized return of 17.77%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class
- 1D
- 1.92%
- 1M
- -1.68%
- YTD
- 1.88%
- 6M
- 1.60%
- 1Y
- 18.56%
- 3Y*
- 26.56%
- 5Y*
- 12.32%
- 10Y*
- 17.77%
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%
TBCIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2016, TBCIX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.42%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -15.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, TBCIX closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.94% | -4.39% | -5.28% | 12.84% | 5.53% | -3.65% | 1.88% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.83% | -3.53% | -8.38% | 1.69% | 9.83% | 6.28% | 3.63% | 0.66% | 3.53% | 2.95% | -0.97% | 0.14% | 18.94% |
| 2024 | 3.57% | 7.86% | 2.12% | -3.93% | 6.82% | 6.72% | -2.27% | 2.30% | 2.70% | 0.18% | 6.00% | 9.17% | 48.73% |
| 2023 | 9.55% | -1.82% | 8.27% | 2.29% | 6.75% | 6.24% | 3.25% | -0.75% | -5.19% | -0.62% | 10.87% | 3.44% | 49.61% |
| 2022 | -10.75% | -4.72% | 3.04% | -15.13% | -3.44% | -8.46% | 12.59% | -5.45% | -10.46% | 2.36% | 4.00% | -7.75% | -38.48% |
| 2021 | -1.33% | 1.91% | -0.07% | 7.48% | -1.61% | 5.98% | 2.57% | 3.87% | -5.72% | 5.82% | -1.45% | 0.28% | 18.30% |
Benchmark Metrics
T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class has an annualized alpha of 1.41%, beta of 1.16, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2016.
- This fund captured 113.62% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.87% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Alpha
- 1.41%
- Beta
- 1.16
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 113.62%
- Downside Capture
- 101.87%
Expense Ratio
TBCIX has an expense ratio of 0.56%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TBCIX ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class (TBCIX) 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.
| TBCIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.93 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.37 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.07 | 2.78 | -1.72 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.53 | 12.44 | -8.91 |
Dividends
Dividend History
T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class provided a 5.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $11.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $11.03 | $11.03 | $34.25 | $5.21 | $6.07 | $17.87 | $1.96 | $0.74 | $2.40 | $2.94 | $0.59 |
Dividend yield | 5.11% | 5.20% | 18.28% | 3.47% | 5.84% | 10.03% | 1.18% | 0.59% | 2.50% | 3.05% | 0.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class. 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 | $11.03 | $11.03 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $34.25 | $34.25 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.21 | $5.21 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.07 | $6.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $17.87 | $17.87 |
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 T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class. 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 T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class was 43.26%, occurring on Nov 9, 2022. Recovery took 340 trading sessions.
The current T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class drawdown is 4.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -43.26%Nov 2022 | 11mo 27d | 1y 4mo | 2y 4moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.78%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 18d | 3mo 20dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -23.06%Apr 2025 | 2mo 11d | 2mo 19d | 5moJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.73%Dec 2018 | 2mo 23d | 2mo 27d | 5mo 20dOct 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -16.96%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 1mo 8d | 6mo 9dOct 2025 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TBCIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.26% | -56.78% | +13.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.96% | -9.10% | -7.86% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.06% | -18.90% | -4.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.26% | -25.43% | -17.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.26% | -33.92% | -9.34% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.13% | -1.80% | -2.33% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.05% | -10.71% | +2.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.12% | 2.03% | +3.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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