BFZ vs. VCADX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) and Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares (VCADX).
VCADX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Nov 12, 2001.
Performance
BFZ vs. VCADX - Performance Comparison
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BFZ vs. VCADX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BFZ BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust | 4.40% | 2.27% | -1.50% | 15.86% | -22.34% | 6.38% | 8.61% | 17.78% | -7.68% | -0.00% |
VCADX Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | -0.70% | 5.90% | 2.24% | 5.91% | -6.61% | 0.46% | 4.62% | 7.04% | 1.28% | 4.94% |
Returns By Period
BFZ
- 1D
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- 1M
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- YTD
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- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
VCADX
- 1D
- 0.18%
- 1M
- -2.81%
- YTD
- -0.70%
- 6M
- 0.87%
- 1Y
- 4.57%
- 3Y*
- 3.59%
- 5Y*
- 1.53%
- 10Y*
- 2.25%
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Return for Risk
BFZ vs. VCADX — Risk / Return Rank
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BFZ vs. VCADX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) and Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares (VCADX). 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.
Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| BFZ | VCADX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | — | 1.39 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | — | 0.48 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.66 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | — | 1.08 | — |
Correlation
The correlation between BFZ and VCADX is 0.25, 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
BFZ vs. VCADX - Dividend Comparison
BFZ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.62%, more than VCADX's 3.14% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BFZ BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust | 5.62% | 6.51% | 5.96% | 3.96% | 4.53% | 3.98% | 3.20% | 3.78% | 6.49% | 5.26% | 5.74% | 5.43% |
VCADX Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 3.14% | 3.82% | 3.35% | 2.57% | 2.36% | 1.77% | 2.28% | 2.72% | 2.71% | 2.66% | 2.76% | 2.86% |
Drawdowns
BFZ vs. VCADX - Drawdown Comparison
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Drawdown Indicators
| BFZ | VCADX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | — | -11.13% | — |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -3.78% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -11.13% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -11.13% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | — | -2.81% | — |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | — | -1.50% | — |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 0.99% | — |
Volatility
BFZ vs. VCADX - Volatility Comparison
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Volatility by Period
| BFZ | VCADX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | — | 0.94% | — |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | — | 1.53% | — |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | — | 3.91% | — |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | — | 3.22% | — |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | — | 3.42% | — |