BAICX vs. GGIZX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio (BAICX) and GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund (GGIZX).
BAICX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Apr 7, 2008. GGIZX is managed by GuideStone Funds. It was launched on Aug 26, 2001.
Performance
BAICX vs. GGIZX - Performance Comparison
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BAICX vs. GGIZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BAICX BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio | -0.86% | 11.53% | 7.19% | 9.24% | -12.42% | 6.61% | 6.34% | 13.61% | -3.78% | 8.79% |
GGIZX GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund | -1.92% | 12.49% | 8.34% | 12.32% | -15.60% | 6.94% | 10.66% | 17.36% | -4.88% | 12.31% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BAICX achieves a -0.86% return, which is significantly higher than GGIZX's -1.92% return. Over the past 10 years, BAICX has underperformed GGIZX with an annualized return of 4.94%, while GGIZX has yielded a comparatively higher 5.87% annualized return.
BAICX
- 1D
- 0.87%
- 1M
- -3.44%
- YTD
- -0.86%
- 6M
- 0.64%
- 1Y
- 8.34%
- 3Y*
- 7.86%
- 5Y*
- 3.39%
- 10Y*
- 4.94%
GGIZX
- 1D
- 1.56%
- 1M
- -3.69%
- YTD
- -1.92%
- 6M
- -0.56%
- 1Y
- 9.09%
- 3Y*
- 8.79%
- 5Y*
- 3.56%
- 10Y*
- 5.87%
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BAICX vs. GGIZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BAICX has a 0.81% expense ratio, which is higher than GGIZX's 0.38% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BAICX vs. GGIZX — Risk / Return Rank
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BAICX vs. GGIZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio (BAICX) and GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund (GGIZX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| BAICX | GGIZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.37 | 1.13 | +0.24 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.88 | 1.61 | +0.27 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.23 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.84 | 1.51 | +0.33 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.16 | 6.29 | +0.87 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| BAICX | GGIZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.37 | 1.13 | +0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.55 | 0.43 | +0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.83 | 0.68 | +0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.67 | 0.50 | +0.17 |
Correlation
The correlation between BAICX and GGIZX is 0.87, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
BAICX vs. GGIZX - Dividend Comparison
BAICX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.93%, less than GGIZX's 8.38% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BAICX BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio | 5.93% | 6.26% | 5.85% | 4.20% | 4.21% | 4.90% | 4.07% | 4.69% | 5.28% | 4.60% | 4.71% | 5.34% |
GGIZX GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund | 8.38% | 8.22% | 4.40% | 4.06% | 7.00% | 5.66% | 4.76% | 6.52% | 4.46% | 2.42% | 3.23% | 16.23% |
Drawdowns
BAICX vs. GGIZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BAICX drawdown since its inception was -33.29%, smaller than the maximum GGIZX drawdown of -36.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BAICX and GGIZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BAICX | GGIZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.29% | -36.00% | +2.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.00% | -6.26% | +1.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.64% | -21.33% | +3.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.76% | -21.33% | +1.57% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.98% | -4.32% | +0.34% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.77% | -4.42% | +0.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.29% | 1.51% | -0.22% |
Volatility
BAICX vs. GGIZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio (BAICX) is 2.48%, while GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund (GGIZX) has a volatility of 3.45%. This indicates that BAICX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GGIZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BAICX | GGIZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.48% | 3.45% | -0.97% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.78% | 5.07% | -1.29% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.24% | 8.36% | -2.12% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 6.17% | 8.34% | -2.17% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 6.00% | 8.66% | -2.66% |