BFMSX vs. FASGX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio (BFMSX) and Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund (FASGX).
BFMSX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Jul 17, 1992. FASGX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Dec 30, 1991.
Performance
BFMSX vs. FASGX - Performance Comparison
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BFMSX vs. FASGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BFMSX BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio | -0.36% | 6.20% | 4.94% | 4.96% | -5.34% | -0.33% | 3.47% | 4.75% | 1.15% | 1.98% |
FASGX Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | -2.99% | 18.23% | 10.81% | 16.45% | -16.83% | 13.98% | 17.19% | 22.81% | -7.65% | 17.34% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BFMSX achieves a -0.36% return, which is significantly higher than FASGX's -2.99% return. Over the past 10 years, BFMSX has underperformed FASGX with an annualized return of 2.21%, while FASGX has yielded a comparatively higher 8.70% annualized return.
BFMSX
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -1.20%
- YTD
- -0.36%
- 6M
- 0.93%
- 1Y
- 4.21%
- 3Y*
- 4.61%
- 5Y*
- 1.87%
- 10Y*
- 2.21%
FASGX
- 1D
- -0.24%
- 1M
- -7.42%
- YTD
- -2.99%
- 6M
- -0.12%
- 1Y
- 15.54%
- 3Y*
- 11.72%
- 5Y*
- 6.38%
- 10Y*
- 8.70%
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BFMSX vs. FASGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BFMSX has a 0.41% expense ratio, which is lower than FASGX's 0.67% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BFMSX vs. FASGX — Risk / Return Rank
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BFMSX vs. FASGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio (BFMSX) and Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund (FASGX). 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.
| BFMSX | FASGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.21 | 1.21 | +1.00 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.86 | 1.73 | +2.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.61 | 1.26 | +0.35 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.09 | 1.55 | +1.54 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.50 | 6.89 | +7.61 |
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
| BFMSX | FASGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.21 | 1.21 | +1.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.82 | 0.53 | +0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.06 | 0.70 | +0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.59 | 0.60 | +0.99 |
Correlation
The correlation between BFMSX and FASGX is 0.02, 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
BFMSX vs. FASGX - Dividend Comparison
BFMSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.26%, less than FASGX's 7.56% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BFMSX BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio | 4.26% | 4.56% | 4.14% | 3.34% | 2.67% | 1.23% | 2.04% | 2.63% | 2.51% | 2.17% | 1.76% | 1.87% |
FASGX Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | 7.56% | 7.33% | 4.60% | 1.72% | 6.69% | 2.73% | 2.20% | 5.19% | 6.31% | 2.75% | 0.20% | 5.58% |
Drawdowns
BFMSX vs. FASGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BFMSX drawdown since its inception was -12.70%, smaller than the maximum FASGX drawdown of -47.35%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BFMSX and FASGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BFMSX | FASGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.70% | -47.35% | +34.65% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.52% | -9.07% | +7.55% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.96% | -23.54% | +15.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -7.96% | -27.20% | +19.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.20% | -7.95% | +6.75% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.82% | -6.74% | +5.92% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.32% | 2.04% | -1.72% |
Volatility
BFMSX vs. FASGX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio (BFMSX) is 0.77%, while Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund (FASGX) has a volatility of 4.57%. This indicates that BFMSX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FASGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BFMSX | FASGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.77% | 4.57% | -3.80% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.43% | 7.78% | -6.35% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.09% | 12.82% | -10.73% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.29% | 12.14% | -9.85% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 2.09% | 12.56% | -10.47% |