BAICX vs. TCSIX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio (BAICX) and TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Conservative Fund (TCSIX).
BAICX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Apr 7, 2008. TCSIX is managed by TIAA Investments. It was launched on Dec 8, 2011.
Performance
BAICX vs. TCSIX - Performance Comparison
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BAICX vs. TCSIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BAICX BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio | -1.72% | 11.53% | 7.19% | 9.24% | -12.42% | 6.61% | 6.34% | 13.61% | -3.78% | 8.79% |
TCSIX TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Conservative Fund | -3.13% | 12.00% | 8.33% | 12.70% | -13.68% | 6.46% | 12.14% | 15.49% | -4.45% | 10.60% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BAICX achieves a -1.72% return, which is significantly higher than TCSIX's -3.13% return. Over the past 10 years, BAICX has underperformed TCSIX with an annualized return of 4.85%, while TCSIX has yielded a comparatively higher 5.68% annualized return.
BAICX
- 1D
- 0.19%
- 1M
- -4.81%
- YTD
- -1.72%
- 6M
- -0.05%
- 1Y
- 7.51%
- 3Y*
- 7.55%
- 5Y*
- 3.29%
- 10Y*
- 4.85%
TCSIX
- 1D
- 0.08%
- 1M
- -5.52%
- YTD
- -3.13%
- 6M
- -1.31%
- 1Y
- 7.92%
- 3Y*
- 8.29%
- 5Y*
- 3.78%
- 10Y*
- 5.68%
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BAICX vs. TCSIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BAICX has a 0.81% expense ratio, which is higher than TCSIX's 0.10% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BAICX vs. TCSIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BAICX vs. TCSIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio (BAICX) and TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Conservative Fund (TCSIX). 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 | TCSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.34 | 1.13 | +0.21 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.84 | 1.59 | +0.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.23 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.61 | 1.31 | +0.30 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.38 | 5.78 | +0.60 |
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 | TCSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.34 | 1.13 | +0.21 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.54 | 0.52 | +0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.81 | 0.76 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.67 | 0.84 | -0.17 |
Correlation
The correlation between BAICX and TCSIX is 0.84, 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. TCSIX - Dividend Comparison
BAICX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.98%, more than TCSIX's 5.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BAICX BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio | 5.98% | 6.26% | 5.85% | 4.20% | 4.21% | 4.90% | 4.07% | 4.69% | 5.28% | 4.60% | 4.71% | 5.34% |
TCSIX TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Conservative Fund | 5.09% | 5.59% | 3.28% | 2.96% | 6.28% | 7.32% | 4.75% | 3.57% | 4.36% | 1.77% | 3.57% | 2.56% |
Drawdowns
BAICX vs. TCSIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BAICX drawdown since its inception was -33.29%, which is greater than TCSIX's maximum drawdown of -19.12%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BAICX and TCSIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BAICX | TCSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.29% | -19.12% | -14.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.00% | -5.73% | +0.73% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.64% | -19.12% | +1.48% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.76% | -19.12% | -0.64% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.81% | -5.66% | +0.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.77% | -2.68% | -1.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.26% | 1.29% | -0.03% |
Volatility
BAICX vs. TCSIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio (BAICX) is 2.26%, while TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Conservative Fund (TCSIX) has a volatility of 2.75%. This indicates that BAICX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than TCSIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BAICX | TCSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.26% | 2.75% | -0.49% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.69% | 4.45% | -0.76% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.19% | 7.23% | -1.04% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 6.16% | 7.31% | -1.15% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.99% | 7.45% | -1.46% |