BHYIX vs. CEF.TO
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio Institutional Shares (BHYIX) and Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF.TO).
BHYIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Nov 19, 1998.
Performance
BHYIX vs. CEF.TO - Performance Comparison
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BHYIX vs. CEF.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BHYIX BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio Institutional Shares | -1.59% | 9.18% | 8.55% | 13.19% | -11.24% | 5.53% | 5.87% | 15.35% | -2.81% | 8.23% |
CEF.TO Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 4.30% | 92.54% | 24.12% | 7.09% | 0.66% | -8.06% | 31.91% | 16.78% | -6.40% | 17.82% |
Different Trading Currencies
BHYIX is traded in USD, while CEF.TO is traded in CAD. To make them comparable, the CEF.TO values have been converted to USD using the latest available exchange rates.
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BHYIX achieves a -1.59% return, which is significantly lower than CEF.TO's 4.30% return. Over the past 10 years, BHYIX has underperformed CEF.TO with an annualized return of 5.93%, while CEF.TO has yielded a comparatively higher 15.03% annualized return.
BHYIX
- 1D
- 0.14%
- 1M
- -2.23%
- YTD
- -1.59%
- 6M
- 0.03%
- 1Y
- 6.58%
- 3Y*
- 8.30%
- 5Y*
- 4.15%
- 10Y*
- 5.93%
CEF.TO
- 1D
- 5.16%
- 1M
- -15.47%
- YTD
- 4.30%
- 6M
- 30.09%
- 1Y
- 68.26%
- 3Y*
- 36.16%
- 5Y*
- 21.92%
- 10Y*
- 15.03%
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Return for Risk
BHYIX vs. CEF.TO — Risk / Return Rank
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BHYIX vs. CEF.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio Institutional Shares (BHYIX) and Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF.TO). 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.
| BHYIX | CEF.TO | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.88 | 1.84 | +0.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.67 | 2.12 | +0.55 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.34 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.06 | 2.58 | -0.52 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.42 | 9.57 | -0.15 |
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
| BHYIX | CEF.TO | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.88 | 1.84 | +0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.80 | 0.92 | -0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.00 | 0.68 | +0.33 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.20 | 0.35 | +0.85 |
Correlation
The correlation between BHYIX and CEF.TO is 0.11, 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
BHYIX vs. CEF.TO - Dividend Comparison
BHYIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.65%, while CEF.TO has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BHYIX BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio Institutional Shares | 6.65% | 7.05% | 7.46% | 6.15% | 4.91% | 4.73% | 5.12% | 5.70% | 6.33% | 5.82% | 5.96% | 6.33% |
CEF.TO Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
Drawdowns
BHYIX vs. CEF.TO - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BHYIX drawdown since its inception was -34.82%, smaller than the maximum CEF.TO drawdown of -62.33%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BHYIX and CEF.TO.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BHYIX | CEF.TO | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.82% | -58.68% | +23.86% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.26% | -25.60% | +22.34% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.45% | -25.60% | +10.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -23.23% | -29.04% | +5.81% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.27% | -17.81% | +15.54% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.77% | -30.46% | +27.69% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.71% | 7.06% | -6.35% |
Volatility
BHYIX vs. CEF.TO - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio Institutional Shares (BHYIX) is 1.20%, while Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF.TO) has a volatility of 14.62%. This indicates that BHYIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than CEF.TO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BHYIX | CEF.TO | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.20% | 14.62% | -13.42% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.27% | 35.27% | -33.00% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.83% | 37.28% | -33.45% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.20% | 23.94% | -18.74% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.92% | 22.28% | -16.36% |