BB vs. ETHSX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackBerry Limited (BB) and Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund (ETHSX).
ETHSX is managed by Eaton Vance. It was launched on Jul 25, 1985.
Performance
BB vs. ETHSX - Performance Comparison
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BB vs. ETHSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BB BlackBerry Limited | -11.35% | 0.26% | 6.78% | 8.59% | -65.13% | 41.03% | 3.27% | -9.70% | -36.35% | 62.12% |
ETHSX Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund | -5.95% | 10.23% | 3.48% | 5.67% | -9.41% | 22.02% | 13.04% | 25.99% | 5.87% | 16.24% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BB achieves a -11.35% return, which is significantly lower than ETHSX's -5.95% return. Over the past 10 years, BB has underperformed ETHSX with an annualized return of -7.69%, while ETHSX has yielded a comparatively higher 7.59% annualized return.
BB
- 1D
- 3.70%
- 1M
- -1.18%
- YTD
- -11.35%
- 6M
- -29.85%
- 1Y
- -9.92%
- 3Y*
- -9.68%
- 5Y*
- -17.14%
- 10Y*
- -7.69%
ETHSX
- 1D
- 2.21%
- 1M
- -6.44%
- YTD
- -5.95%
- 6M
- 1.02%
- 1Y
- 1.32%
- 3Y*
- 4.41%
- 5Y*
- 4.55%
- 10Y*
- 7.59%
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Return for Risk
BB vs. ETHSX — Risk / Return Rank
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ETHSX
BB vs. ETHSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackBerry Limited (BB) and Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund (ETHSX). 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.
| BB | ETHSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.22 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.01 | 0.14 | -0.15 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.00 | 1.02 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.29 | 0.03 | -0.32 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.56 | 0.07 | -0.63 |
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
| BB | ETHSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.22 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.29 | 0.31 | -0.60 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.13 | 0.47 | -0.60 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
Correlation
The correlation between BB and ETHSX is 0.37, 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
BB vs. ETHSX - Dividend Comparison
BB has not paid dividends to shareholders, while ETHSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.83%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BB BlackBerry Limited | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ETHSX Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund | 7.83% | 7.36% | 4.81% | 2.48% | 4.43% | 8.25% | 7.33% | 5.39% | 5.51% | 2.82% | 12.75% | 9.70% |
Drawdowns
BB vs. ETHSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BB drawdown since its inception was -98.57%, which is greater than ETHSX's maximum drawdown of -90.06%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BB and ETHSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BB | ETHSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -98.57% | -90.06% | -8.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -37.00% | -11.26% | -25.74% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -86.71% | -19.58% | -67.13% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -91.59% | -27.43% | -64.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -97.72% | -10.46% | -87.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -71.85% | -53.13% | -18.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 19.49% | 4.52% | +14.97% |
Volatility
BB vs. ETHSX - Volatility Comparison
BlackBerry Limited (BB) has a higher volatility of 9.88% compared to Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund (ETHSX) at 5.09%. This indicates that BB's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ETHSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BB | ETHSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.88% | 5.09% | +4.79% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 28.25% | 10.50% | +17.75% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 45.14% | 17.73% | +27.41% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 58.70% | 14.74% | +43.96% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 58.69% | 16.25% | +42.44% |