BATAX vs. DLDFX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Allocation Target Shares Series A Portfolio (BATAX) and Destinations Low Duration Fixed Income Fund (DLDFX).
BATAX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Sep 21, 2015. DLDFX is managed by Destinations Funds. It was launched on Mar 20, 2017.
Performance
BATAX vs. DLDFX - Performance Comparison
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BATAX vs. DLDFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BATAX BlackRock Allocation Target Shares Series A Portfolio | 0.48% | 7.37% | 7.34% | 6.43% | -5.87% | 1.72% | 2.75% | 2.35% |
DLDFX Destinations Low Duration Fixed Income Fund | 1.24% | 4.91% | 6.09% | 7.11% | -2.59% | 5.41% | 1.52% | 1.16% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BATAX achieves a 0.48% return, which is significantly lower than DLDFX's 1.24% return.
BATAX
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- -0.83%
- YTD
- 0.48%
- 6M
- 1.98%
- 1Y
- 5.75%
- 3Y*
- 6.42%
- 5Y*
- 3.32%
- 10Y*
- 3.67%
DLDFX
- 1D
- 0.04%
- 1M
- -0.28%
- YTD
- 1.24%
- 6M
- 2.37%
- 1Y
- 5.86%
- 3Y*
- 5.82%
- 5Y*
- 3.89%
- 10Y*
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BATAX vs. DLDFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BATAX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than DLDFX's 0.93% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BATAX vs. DLDFX — Risk / Return Rank
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BATAX vs. DLDFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Allocation Target Shares Series A Portfolio (BATAX) and Destinations Low Duration Fixed Income Fund (DLDFX). 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.
| BATAX | DLDFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.98 | 3.11 | -0.12 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 6.81 | 5.29 | +1.51 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 2.04 | 1.99 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.55 | 4.37 | +1.17 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 21.53 | 22.98 | -1.45 |
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
| BATAX | DLDFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.98 | 3.11 | -0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.56 | 2.20 | -0.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.20 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.08 | 1.73 | -0.66 |
Correlation
The correlation between BATAX and DLDFX is 0.32, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
BATAX vs. DLDFX - Dividend Comparison
BATAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.38%, less than DLDFX's 5.50% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BATAX BlackRock Allocation Target Shares Series A Portfolio | 5.38% | 5.92% | 5.45% | 3.91% | 3.14% | 1.82% | 3.22% | 4.73% | 5.36% | 4.10% | 0.40% |
DLDFX Destinations Low Duration Fixed Income Fund | 5.50% | 5.29% | 5.64% | 4.77% | 4.54% | 3.74% | 3.86% | 2.18% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
BATAX vs. DLDFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BATAX drawdown since its inception was -17.42%, which is greater than DLDFX's maximum drawdown of -8.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BATAX and DLDFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BATAX | DLDFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.42% | -8.64% | -8.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.15% | -1.08% | -0.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.12% | -3.88% | -4.24% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -17.42% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.83% | -0.49% | -0.34% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.32% | -0.72% | -0.60% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.30% | 0.25% | +0.05% |
Volatility
BATAX vs. DLDFX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Allocation Target Shares Series A Portfolio (BATAX) is 0.44%, while Destinations Low Duration Fixed Income Fund (DLDFX) has a volatility of 0.47%. This indicates that BATAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DLDFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BATAX | DLDFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.44% | 0.47% | -0.03% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.35% | 1.28% | +0.07% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.12% | 1.91% | +0.21% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.14% | 1.79% | +0.35% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.07% | 2.09% | +0.98% |